Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We are looking for an IPS Employment Specialists to join our Birmingham service. You will manage a caseload of clients in structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use, assisting them in securing paid employment. You will work as part of a community drug and alcohol treatment service, maintaining positive and integrated relationships.

Where: Brimingham office

Full Time Salary Range: £29,093.39 - £31,529.41 (pro rata for part-time hours)
Hours - Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term for 18 months,  possibility of extension

About the role:

• Manage a caseload of service users in structured treatment for substance use who are motivated to start/return to work and deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given
• Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development
• Assess client support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc, and provide support & guidance
• Establish positive and integrated relationships with clinical teams, employers and other service providers
• To adhere to administrative and data capture protocols which record the progress of individuals, and to keep accurate and complete records of casework
• Ensure that all relevant policies are implemented such as information governance, safeguarding etc

About you:

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
• Experience/understanding of working with people with substance use support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector or experience working in employment services supporting people to obtain or keep work
• An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience labour market exclusion
• Good motivational, communication and listening skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people
• Non-judgemental and trustworthy
• Empathy with the needs of those with mental health support needs and passion to make a positive difference to people’s lives

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service (pro rata).
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week.
• ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Training, career development & progression opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Free eye tests.
• Earn generous vouchers with our Refer-A-Friend shceme
• Discounts on a variety of products

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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