Ips Employment Key Workers - London, United Kingdom - Change Grow Live

Change Grow Live

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:

Explore a New Horizon in 2024.
Join Us to Pioneer a new IPS Services in Southwest London.

At Change Grow Live, our dedication to transforming lives knows no bounds.

We foster a safe, respectful environment tailored to the unique needs of each individual, driven by our core values of being open, compassionate, and being bold.

Our team embodies these principles daily, empowering individuals to rewrite their stories and embrace life in all its fullness.

Journey with Us as an IPS Employment Key Workers at Change Grow Live

Change Grow Live (CGL) is launching an extensive Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services contract across South West London and are seeking
3 experienced employment key workers to cover Merton, Kingston, and Sutton to be part of this pioneering initiative.

This position provides an exceptional chance for you to influence and shape a groundbreaking service in Southwest London.

In this role, you'll support a small caseload of clients in structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use, guiding and assisting them in securing meaningful employment.

As part of a community-based drug and alcohol treatment service, you'll cultivate positive relationships within the local community.

Salary:
£29, £31,529.41 pro rata (depending on experience)

Allowances:
£2,163.27 Outer London Weighting pro rata

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract:
Permanent

Responsibilities:

Discover the Impact of IPS Services: Join Our Team in Transforming Lives

At Change Grow Live, we're at the forefront of the Government's Drug Strategy, implementing an essential cornerstone: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services.

This model, aimed to cover all treatment services in England, significantly aids service users in finding and maintaining preferred paid work, proving far more effective than other employment support mechanisms.

Your Role:
IPS Employment Specialist

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you'll manage a caseload of up to 25 clients in structured substance use treatment who are motivated to start/return to work.

Guiding and supporting them on their journey back into the workforce.

You will deliver the IPS approach, helping clients craft vocational profiles, job search plans, CVs, and providing interview coaching - all tailored to secure competitive employment.

Your responsibilities include ongoing in-work support, building relationships with employers, and fostering integrated connections with clinical teams and service providers.

Your Profile:

To excel in this role, you should have:

IPS approach training.
Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification (or higher)
QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3).
Experience or understanding of supporting individuals with substance use needs or similar groups within health, social services, or the voluntary sector.
Past employment service experience aiding people in obtaining or retaining work.
Exposure to employer engagement, recruitment, or B2B sales.

What We Provide:

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) increasing annually for the first 5 years.
Paid 'Wellness' hour weekly.

- 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.

Contributory pension scheme.
Diverse benefits incl. shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
Supportive team, training, career progression opportunities.
Competitive rates of pay, free eye tests, product discounts.
Refer a friend scheme.

Please review the attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification.

**Join us in making a profound difference in people's lives.