Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an Employment Specialist for a temporary to permanent opportunity.
About the role:
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.
Roles & 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.
Assisting with job search, CV creation, applications, interviews, and career development, including targeted employer interactions.
Creating In-Work Support Plans to address work-related client needs, including benefits and health-related 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 post-employment to ensure job sustainability.About You:
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.
Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic approach toward mental health support needs

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