Ips Employment Specialists

4 months ago

Kent, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Overview:
**Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are

We have an exciting opportunity for a IPS Employment Specialist who has the skills and experience to to join our Kent services. You will work for the Kent-wide IPS Team and work within the local community drug and alcohol treatment teams by maintaining positive and integrated relationships and supporting positive recovery outcomes through employment.

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This is a 24 month fixed term role_**

**Where**: West Kent & East Kent

**When**: ASAP

**Hours**: 37.5 per week

**Salary**: £27,974.42 - £30,316.74 dependent on experience

**Responsibilities**:
**About the role**:

- Manage a caseload of around 25 clients in treatment for substance use who are motivated to start/return to work.
- Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach - training will be given for this.
- Assess client support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms and provide appropriate support & guidance.
- Attend weekly Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings as an embedded IPS practitioner.
- Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities.
- Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
- Build relationships with workers in substance misuse treatment teams to engage and generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with SMS staff promoting employment as a positive intervention in the recovery journey.
- Once employment has been secured continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in-work support to clients and employers.

About you:

- Educated to degree level, or with equivalent relevant work experience
- Experience/understanding of working with people with substance use support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
- Good motivational, communication and listening skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people
- Empathy with the needs of those with mental health support needs
- Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service

**What we will give to you**:

- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities

**_
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications_**

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with
**Change Grow Live,** then we would love to talk to you.

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