IPS Employment Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated, passionate self-starter who wants to have the opportunity to transform someone's life. This position, with on-the-job training, is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support people with drug and alcohol treatment needs across the community. You will be based in our Penzance Service, but also be required to cover the West Cornwall area. All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialists) team is the driving force behind empowering individuals from our drug and alcohol support service to overcome barriers and secure meaningful employment. This is a new project and is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference in people's lives. Working closely with a diverse range of people, you will be instrumental in delivering the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (for which training will be given), providing tailored guidance, and building positive relationships with the treatment teams and local employers. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener is key. You will source job opportunities through creative and personalised job searches and reach out to employers to explore hidden employment opportunities. You'll need exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills to stay on top of a diverse workload and record keeping. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, education, mentoring, or sales roles. To find out more about IPS employment support please see this video. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Essential Skills

Sound knowledge of best practice in the provision of addictions and/or employability and employment services

Experience in multi-agency partnership working

Ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community

Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Well-developed IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace

Ability to bring fresh ideas to the table, exploring creative ways to break down employment barriers, and promoting inclusive practices within the workplace

The determination to overcome setbacks, find solutions and continue advocating for participants, even in the face of challenges

Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate and timely recording of case notes and data, essential for monitoring progress and achieving targets

Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable Skills

A proven track record in placing people into employment and/ or in supporting people to achieve sustained employment

Understanding of national development priorities and the needs of the business community in relation to employability and employment

Good understanding of local labour market

Understanding of employment law and employer's responsibility

About Company Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of best practice in the provision of addictions and/or
• employability and employment services
• Experience in multi-agency partnership working
• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be
• able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone
• or face-to-face in the community
• Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Well-developed IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Ability to bring fresh ideas to the table, exploring creative ways to break down
• employment barriers, and promoting inclusive practices within the workplace
• The determination to overcome setbacks, find solutions and continue
• advocating for participants, even in the face of challenges
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate and timely recording of case notes
• and data, essential for monitoring progress and achieving targets
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Experience

• Sound knowledge of best practice in the provision of addictions and/or
• employability and employment services
• Experience in multi-agency partnership working
• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be
• able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone
• or face-to-face in the community
• Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Well-developed IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Ability to bring fresh ideas to the table, exploring creative ways to break down
• employment barriers, and promoting inclusive practices within the workplace
• The determination to overcome setbacks, find solutions and continue
• advocating for participants, even in the face of challenges
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate and timely recording of case notes
• and data, essential for monitoring progress and achieving targets
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

penzance

Penzance

TR18 2JD

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/

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