Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)

Do you want to work for a Charity that empowers people?

Do you want to be involved in something new that changes lives?

As a part of the Change Grow Live team you’ll make a difference and help people get to where they want to be.

CGL have been a leading provider of recovery focused drug and alcohol services across England and Wales for over 20 years. Our innovation and creative approach allow us to provide a broad range of safe, high-quality health and social care services.

As an Employment Specialist joining our Swindon team you will be supporting people in recovery to find paid employment that is right for them, using the Individual Placement Support model of employment support.

Change Grow Live are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, which celebrates differences and allows our staff and service users to flourish. We recruit the very best people from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring service users benefit from our diverse skills and expertise. We always work to the principles of fairness and equality of opportunity in all our recruitment processes.

Where: Swindon

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

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

Responsibilities

Do you understand the importance of paid employment and the vital role it can play in the lives of those in recovery or with heath conditions?

Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work?

If this sounds like you, then you might be ideal for our Employment Specialist role

Swindon's IPS team aims to increase the number of people moving into paid employment from specialist community health services.

The role will help people in community treatment for substance use to find and sustain paid, preference matched, employment. You’ll work with service users, clinicians, local employers and partners to deliver employment support using the Individual Placement and Support approach (IPS).

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. (Calculated pro rata).
• 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 with generous vouchers for successful candidates

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

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)

Please note: We are hoping to hold Interviews on Monday the 16th of December 2024