The Growth Company’s (GC) IPS Employment team is looking for an Employment Specialist to support participants in drug and alcohol treatment. The role involves using a multi-channel, multi-agency approach to help participants successfully enter and progress in the workforce.
We help to make a lasting difference to the lives of people throughout the North of England and beyond, by supporting individuals to gain meaningful employment. Our highly skilled advisers and keyworkers work with a range of individuals; from people who have found themselves recently out of work, to those with complex barriers such as physical disabilities, mental ill-health and debt.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of 24 clients motivated to start/return to work using the IPS approach.
* Create Vocational Profiles and Action Plans to help clients achieve sustainable employment.
* Assist with job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques, and career development.
* Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals and promote employment.
* Attend weekly team meetings and provide ongoing support after employment is secured.
* Ensure accurate documentation and assess client needs related to work, including benefits/welfare advice.
* Source job opportunities through tailored searches and employer contacts.
* Educate and support employers to ensure job retention.
About you:
* A warm, approachable style to delivery is required in order to build relationships and rapport.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills.
* Ability to work in a target-driven environment, with a focus on the successful achievement of job outcomes and sustained outcomes.
* Developing knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs.
Skills required:
* Deliver one-to-one and group sessions to at least Grade 2 standard.
* Understand issues affecting individuals with multiple barriers to employment.
* Expertise in support agencies for complex needs (e.g., debt, substance misuse, housing).
* Place customers into suitable and sustained employment.
* Knowledge in guidance, advice, and counselling environments.
* Experience with disabled people or similar client groups in substance use treatment, health, social services, or the voluntary sector.
* High-level guidance skills for one-to-one and group sessions.
* Experience with people with multiple and complex needs, including health conditions and disabilities.
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