![Portsmouth City Council](https://media.trabajo.org/img/noimg.jpg)
Employment Specialist
6 days ago
**Employment Specialist - IPS (Drug and Rehabilitation)**
**INNOVATIVE PROJECT TO HELP PEOPLE WITH HEALTH NEEDS BACK INTO WORK
**Salary**:Band 7 £29,777 - £ 33,945 p.a.
**Hours**:Full-time: 37 hours per week
**Contract**:Fixed term contract - 1 year. Flexibility and use of transport essential
**Locations**:Outreach Locations including:
**Area 1**:
- Basingstoke, Andover, Aldershot
You will be based in this area however you will be required to attend the Civic Offices, Portsmouth city council, Portsmouth on occasions.
DBS Disclosure at basic level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
**The Service**
Portsmouth City Council's Employment, Learning and Skills delivers a wide range of DWP, ESFA and ESF funded programmes. The programmes we work on provide support to residents within local communities; many of whom are either long term unemployed, have a disability or health condition, including mental health issues, or have other barriers as to why gaining sustained employment is proving to be a challenge. Services include relevant interventions for young people and other excluded or vulnerable groups to provide local communities with an inclusive workforce.
**Your New Role**
Working within Portsmouth City Council's IPS 'Individual Placement and Support' model contract, the role will include managing a caseload of clients in structured treatment for drug and / or alcohol use; to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will work as part of a community drug & alcohol treatment service, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment support. IPS is a 'work first' intervention designed to support people into sustained employment.
**Who is the person?**
You will have experience of talking to employers and helping people into work. You will conduct employer engagement to negotiate job opportunities that meet each individual's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. You will be able to manage and support a caseload of clients and review progress, pre and post-employment. You will also have the proven ability to build rapport with people and especially understanding issues for people affected by substance misuse or similar conditions.
You will maintain an equality & diversity approach at all times.
You will have the ability to work on own initiative and within a team, flexibility to cope with the varying demands of the role and be driven to succeed and set high personal standards so that targets are met.
**Special Conditions**
- Driving Licence and use of a car for business travel is required - this is because you will be regularly visiting employers, work placements hosts and customers to carry out employment engagement, placement host reviews and customer in work reviews as well as on occasion to accompany clients to interviews Due to the diversity of our customer base, the need for regular one to one meetings and the flexibility required in delivering our contracts a basic DBS Check will be required.
**What you'll get in return**
We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:
- A generous pension scheme
- 27 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time with the potential to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working
- A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at popular highstreet retailers.
- Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans
Please check out the link here to view the benefits of working with us
**What Next**
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
-
Employment Specialist
3 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth City Council Full time**Employment Specialist - IPS (Drug and Rehabilitation) Salary**: Band 7 £29,777 - £ 33,945 p.a. Hours: Full-time: 37 hours per week (Full and part time posts available) Contract: Fixed term contract - 1 year. Flexibility and use of transport essential Locations: Outreach Locations including: Area 1 - Basingstoke, Andover, Aldershot Area 2 - Winchester,...
-
Employment Specialist
2 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth City Council Full time**INNOVATIVE PROJECT TO HELP PEOPLE WITH HEALTH NEEDS BACK INTO WORK **Salary**:Band 7 £29,777 - £ 33,945 p.a. **Hours**:Full-time: 37 hours per week (Full and part time posts available) **Contract**:Fixed term contract - 1 year. Flexibility and use of transport essential **Locations**:Outreach Locations including: **Area 1**: - Basingstoke, Andover,...
-
Data Specialist
6 days ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full timeYour New Company Join a team of passionate professionals who have been dedicated to excellence for over 160 years. This organisation has a rich history of evolution, from expanding their offering to always offering the absolute highest standards. Their unwavering commitment to top-tier service and the community is as strong as ever. With a clear mission to...
-
Employment Solicitor
3 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom OPTIMAL RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED Full timeOur client is a firm of specialist solicitors, who pride themselves on being approachable and friendly and getting the right result. They empower clients to make decisions in their cases with the knowledge and understanding they need. The firm has been recentlybought out and is now expanding into new areas of legal services bringing the top lawyers together...
-
Payroll Specialist
1 week ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Robert Walters Full time***A New Chapter: Payroll Specialist Position at a Top 10 Accountancy Firm in Portsmouth - Up to £40k + Corporate Benefits!*** Are you ready to start a new chapter in your life? Robert Walters is currently working with a Top 10 accountancy firm in Portsmouth who are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their friendly team. They aim to create a place of...
-
Talent Acquisition Specialist
3 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom STR Group Limited Full timeWe have a unique opportunity for a pro-active, game changing Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team here in Portsmouth. You will help us to build a strong employer brand in the recruitment market, ensuring we acquire the best talentfor STR's current needs and future growth ambitions, enabling us to position ourselves as an employer...
-
Data Specialist
6 days ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hays Technology Full timeYour New Company Join a team of passionate professionals who have been dedicated to excellence for over 160 years. This organisation has a rich history of evolution, from expanding their offering to always offering the absolute highest standards. Their unwavering commitment to top-tier service and the community is as strong as ever. With a clear mission to...
-
Data Specialist
5 days ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hays Technology Full timeYour New CompanyIf the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.Join a team of passionate professionals who have been dedicated to excellence for over 160 years. This organisation has a rich history of evolution, from expanding their offering to always offering the absolute highest standards. Their...
-
Data Specialist
6 days ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hays Technology Full timeYour New CompanyJoin a team of passionate professionals who have been dedicated to excellence for over 160 years. This organisation has a rich history of evolution, from expanding their offering to always offering the absolute highest standards. Their unwavering commitment to top-tier service and the community is as strong as ever. With a clear mission to...
-
Talent Acquisition Specialist
4 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom STR Group Careers Full time**Talent Acquisition Specialist** **Location: Portsmouth** **Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (OTE £45,00 - £50,000 dependent on performance)** We have a unique opportunity for a pro-active, game changing Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our newly formed Talent Acquisition team here in Portsmouth. You will help us to build a strong employer brand in the...
-
Talent Acquisition Specialist
2 weeks ago
Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom STR Group Limited Full timeWe have a unique opportunity for a pro-active, game changing Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team here in Portsmouth. You will help us to build a strong employer brand in the recruitment market, ensuring we acquire the best talentfor STR's current needs and future growth ambitions, enabling us to position ourselves as an employer...
-
Talent Acquisition Specialist
1 month ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom STR Group Careers Full time**Talent Acquisition Specialist** **Location: Portsmouth** **Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (OTE £45,00 - £50,000 dependent on performance)** We have a unique opportunity for a pro-active, game changing Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team here in Portsmouth. You will help us to build a strong employer brand in the recruitment...
-
Talent Acquisition Specialist
3 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom STR Group Careers Full time**Talent Acquisition Specialist** **Location: Portsmouth** **Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (OTE £45,00 - £50,000 dependent on performance)** We have a unique opportunity for a pro-active, game changing Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team here in Portsmouth. You will help us to build a strong employer brand in the recruitment...
-
Talent Acquisition Specialist
2 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom STR Group Careers Full time**Talent Acquisition Specialist** **Location: Portsmouth** **Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (OTE £45,00 - £50,000 dependent on performance)** We have a unique opportunity for a pro-active, game changing Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team here in Portsmouth. You will help us to build a strong employer brand in the recruitment...
-
Site Manager
4 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time�?Site Manager Job in Southampton | Commercial Sector 4 Month TEMP role�?We are looking for a site manager to join our client leading contract Tier 1 in the UK working on some of the largest projects. We are looking for an experienced Site manager to cover 3 sites across 4 months. The sites will be located in Portsmouth | Isle of wight and travel will...
-
Freight Customs Broker
1 day ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Infinity Employment Full timeInfinity Employment are seeking a Freight Customs Broker to join our industry leading client, specialising in Sea Freight Logistics. The meticulous and extremely well organised team member will work closely with the Customs Manager to ensure compliance with customs regulations and facilitate the smooth movement of goods across international borders. The...
-
Freight Customs Broker
1 day ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Infinity Employment Full timeInfinity Employment are seeking a Freight Customs Broker to join our industry leading client, specialising in Sea Freight Logistics. The meticulous and extremely well organised team member will work closely with the Customs Manager to ensure compliance with customs regulations and facilitate the smooth movement of goods across international borders. The...
-
Trainee Finance Administrator
2 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full timeYour new companyYou will be working for an expanding business in Portsmouth who are looking to hire a Trainee Finance Administrator.Your new role Responsible for the administration of banking platforms for our clientsSetting up access and authorised signatories for clients on their banking platformsMaintain the banking access log.Liaise with the client...
-
Accountant
2 weeks ago
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full timeYour new companyYou will be working for a growing business in Portsmouth looking to add to their growing team with a Part Qualified / Studying Accountant.Your new role Prepare financial statements to UK GAAP or IFRS standardsPrepare management accounts with full working papers for multiple entitiesCompleting bookkeeping tasksLiaise with auditors in respect...
-
Payroll Manager
2 weeks ago
Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full timeYour new companyYou will be working for a large organisation in Portsmouth who are seeking a new Payroll Manager for their organisation. Sat within the HR team, you will have 2 direct reports and a line manage them.Your new roleManagement of full end-to-end payroll process and 2 direct reportsDrive processes that deliver effective payroll services in line...