IPS Employment Specialist inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED WED 23 OCT 2024

£28,448 to £32,956 a year including London Weighting where appropriate PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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The IPS Employment Specialist role at Via in London focuses on supporting individuals overcoming substance misuse by helping them secure meaningful employment. The position involves providing personalized employment services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging local employers to create partnerships that facilitate job placements. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, the specialist will manage an active caseload, inspire individuals to reach their potential, and work closely with various stakeholders to enhance opportunities related to employment and training.

This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives and are eager to contribute to a supportive recovery environment. The specialist will play a crucial role in delivering the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, fostering relationships with employers, and driving innovative partnership initiatives to help clients achieve their employment goals.

Are you looking to make a difference. You dont have to be an expert to transform lives

At Via, we care about helping people overcome substance misuse and we feel that employment goes hand in hand with recovery. Our award-winning IPS Into Work teams support people to find meaningful employment that aligns with their ambitions so that they have a platform to build a brighter future.

Do you want to do something meaningful and help others. If the answer is yes, this could be the perfect job for you!

The Role

It is extremely rewarding, and you can make a lasting positive impact! A normal week would involve -

Working closely with people to provide a personalised employment service supporting them achieve their dreams.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including recovery practitioners, nurses, support workers and community organisations to promote and encourage referrals.

Engaging employers to develop partnerships.

If this role intrigues you we cant wait to hear from you!

About us
Role Purpose
A career in IPS - Individual Placement and Support - gives you the opportunity to change minds, and the power to change lives.
Coach and inspire individuals to fulfil their full potential using a strengths-based approach to secure paid employment through managing an active caseload.
To deliver an IPS model, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to match people into meaningful employment.
Work closely with a range of staff, stakeholders, and partners to work in synergy with an existing education and training team.
Take a creative and innovative approach to partnership working with a wide range of people to drive and develop links and opportunities.

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