Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact on Lives.

Are you dedicated to guiding individuals towards meaningful employment during their recovery journey?

At Change Grow Live (CGL), we are committed to empowering people through Individual Placement and Support (IPS), ensuring sustainable paid work that aligns with their preferences.

This is your opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary—an invitation to pioneer an innovative IPS service across West Sussex, covering the entire county.

As an IPS Access to Employment Specialist, you will take the lead in this pioneering initiative, cultivating skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation. We offer extensive training and continuous support to ensure your success.

Location: based in Worthing but flexibly working across West Sussex (essential car user would be needed for this role).

Salary: £29,093.39 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (Based on full time hours, pro rata for part time)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6 Months

Service Overview:

• In this role, you'll manage a caseload of 25 individuals receiving structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use, helping them secure sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.
• You'll deliver the IPS employment support approach, offering person-centred advice and guidance while fostering positive relationships with local employers to create employment opportunities.
• Your focus will be on helping clients sustain their employment while working collaboratively with treatment service staff to identify potential referrals and provide integrated support leading to job acquisition and retention.
• IPS is a fundamental commitment in the Government’s Drug Strategy, revolutionising employment support in all treatment services in England. This evidence-based model ensures service users secure preference-led paid work, significantly more effective than any other support.

Join us and play a pivotal role in setting up this integrated service.

You'll collaborate closely with key stakeholders to promote and establish the service across multiple boroughs, primarily based in one of our West Sussex services.

About You:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience
• Strong communication skills for effective relationship building
• Proficient in team management and support strategies
• Aptitude in data collection and reporting for IPS services
• Dedication to assisting individuals secure paid employment
• Proven ability to connect with individuals, especially those affected by substance misuse

What We Offer:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for first 5 years.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, ‘Wellness’ hub, and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Great benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A supportive team passionate about their work
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme for successful candidates

If you're excited about this opportunity, apply now and be part of our transformative journey at Change Grow Live.

Join us in making a profound difference in people's lives.

Please review the attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification.

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)