Job Description
Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work? We have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Specialist to join our team and be based in Penzance.
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 aims to increase the number of people moving into meaningful employment from our drug and alcohol support service. This is a new project and is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to people's lives. 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 are key. Cornwall is an integrated drug and alcohol service, that delivers an asset-based community approach to treatment. We specialise in harm reduction and needle syringe provision, psychosocial interventions, opioid substitution treatment, referral to detox, and community interventions.
To find out more about IPS employment support please see this.
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.
Required Skills
1. Educated to degree level, or with equivalent relevant experience
2. Sound knowledge of best practice in the provision of addictions and/or employability and employment services
3. Experience of multi-agency partnership working
4. Able to assess clients' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilising background information and work experiences.
5. Ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carers
6. Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
7. Good verbal and written communication skills.
8. Ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
9. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
10. Well-developed IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace
11. Ability to manage and resolve conflict
12. Ability to balance competing priorities within tight timescales
13. Full UK driving licence and access to the car
Desirable Skills
14. A proven track record in placing people into employment and/ or in supporting people to achieve sustained employment
15. Understanding of national development priorities and the needs of the business community in relation to employability and employment
16. Good understanding of local labour market
17. Understanding of employment law and employer’s responsibility
About The 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.
Benefits
18. Competitive salary
19. 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
20. 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
21. Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
22. Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
23. Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing