IPS Employment Specialist
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Full Job Description
At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of our Service Users is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and care options.
Guided by our core values of being open, being compassionate, and being bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.
We are looking for a dedicated IPS Employment Specialist eager to be part of this pioneering venture.
Our Manchester team includes a dedicated, multi-disciplinary group of professionals, including experienced managers, committed Specialist Doctors, dedicated NMPS, empathetic Nurses, devoted recovery staff, outstanding peer mentors, and incredible volunteers.
Our collective commitment is to offer comprehensive support, medical interventions, and specialised employment assistance to those accessing our service.
Salary: £29,093.39 - £31,529.41
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Interviews will be held on 23rd of April 2024
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Managing up to 25 clients undergoing structured substance use treatment, facilitating their motivation for work.
- Deliver the
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training
will be given. - Assess client support needs related to
work which may include benefits/welfare
advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms - Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual
- To challenge
inequalities experienced by clients and address existing
discrimination, whilst ensuring a process of learning for the organisation
About You:
To excel in this role, having some of the following criteria would be beneficial:
- Strong communication skills for effective relationship building
- Experience/understanding of working with people with substance use support needs, or a similar client group.
- Familiarity with employment services addressing labour market exclusion.
- An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience labour market exclusion.
- Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives.
- Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic approach
What We Offer:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) increasing by 1 day per year for the first 5 years.
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour weekly.
- 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Varied benefits incl. shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
- Supportive team, training, career progression opportunities.
- Competitive rates of pay, free eye tests, product discounts.
Please review the attached Job Description for a comprehensive outline of responsibilities and Person Specifications.
If this resonates with you and you're ready to embark on this transformative journey with Change Grow Live, we'd love to connect with you.