Job Summary
At Via, we believe that recovery from substance misuse is about more than treatment, it’s about rebuilding lives. That’s why our award-winning IPS Into Work team is dedicated to helping people find meaningful employment that supports their long-term wellbeing.
The Role
Employment can be a powerful part of someone’s recovery journey. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you’ll be a key part of that transformation—helping people rediscover purpose, confidence, and independence through work.
Every day is different, but your impact will be consistent. You’ll:
1. Provide one-to-one, tailored employment support to people in recovery.
2. Work closely with clinical teams, support workers, and community partners to ensure a joined-up approach.
3. Build relationships with local employers to create inclusive job opportunities.
You don’t need to be an expert in recovery; we’ll provide full training.
What matters most is that you:
4. Are compassionate, proactive, and a great communicator.
5. Believe in people’s potential to grow and succeed with paid work.
6. Want to make a real difference in your community.
The Service
We’re proud to deliver IPS (Individual Placement and Support) a proven, evidence-based model that helps people with mental health and/or substance use challenges achieve their employment goals.
But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of our clients have said:
“I had been drifting and my confidence had sunk… IPS helped change my life.”
“I got the help I was looking for… I found work after 17 years of being unemployed.”
If you want to learn more about what a career is like working in IPS, see this link - Why work in IPS? - IPS Grow
Location
Our IPS Via services work across West London, Islington and Surrey. The location will be dependent on what bank or sessional opportunities that we have available. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. There will be a hybrid approach to working, however high visual presence is needed in these roles.
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package
For an informal chat about the role please contact Harj Bansil, IPS Service Manager via
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. We will inform shortlisted candidates of the next steps in the process. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
Via welcomes enquiries from everyone, and we value diversity in our workplace. Our commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. We offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for our jobs, please confirm in the personal statement part of our application form that you are applying under this scheme.
Appointment to all our posts are subject to satisfactory completion of our safeguarding checks including DBS and we follow safer recruiting principles.