Ips Employment Specialist - Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom - Change Grow Live

Change Grow Live

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Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:

At
Change Grow Live, our dedication to making a positive impact 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 discover the best treatment and care options.

Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate, and bold, our diverse team embodies these principles daily. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

Embark on a Journey as an IPS Employment Specialists at Change Grow Live

We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic individual to join our Tameside service as an Individual Placement Support (IPS) Employment Specialist.

In this role, you'll manage a small caseload of clients currently accessing structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use, guiding and supporting them to secure meaningful employment.

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

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference in our Service Users' lives.

We offer support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and support options.

Contract: 21 month fixed term contract

Salary:
£29, £31, CGL Points 25 to 28

Hours:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

Roles and Responsibilities:

You'll undergo comprehensive IPS training under our national lead and manage a caseload of service users motivated to seek paid work within structured treatment.

Employment Specialists play a crucial role in service integration, promoting IPS, and nurturing relationships with treatment service staff.

Managing a small caseload, undergoing structured substance use treatment, facilitating their motivation for work.
Implementing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology, providing necessary training.
Engaging clients to identify work skills, goals, and aspirations, and developing tailored job search plans.
Creating In-Work Support Plans to address workrelated client needs, including benefits and healthrelated advice for employment sustainability.
Participating in weekly clinical team meetings, fostering relationships, and encouraging client referrals to the IPS service.
Curating job opportunities through customised searches and employer liaison to secure both advertised and hidden job placements.
Offering ongoing support, effective monitoring, and guidance postemployment to ensure job sustainability.

About You:

For success in this role, you should possess:

Prior employment placement experience.
Experience or understanding of working with individuals needing substance use support or similar client groups.
Excellent motivational, communication, and attentive listening skills.
Outstanding interpersonal abilities with a knack for building rapport.
Nonjudgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic approach toward mental health support needs.

What We Offer You:

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for first 5 years.
Paid 'Wellness' hour each week, 'Wellness' hub, and Employee Assist Programme
Contributory pension scheme
Great benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
A supportive team passionate about their work
Training, career development & progression opportunities

Join us in making a positive difference in people's lives.
Please review the attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification.