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Ips Employment Specialist

1 month ago

Maidstone, 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an additional IPS Employment Specialist who has the skills and experience 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

**When**: ASAP

**Hours**: 37.5 per week

**Salary**: £29,093.40 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience

**Contract**:Fixed Term

**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

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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.

**Renumeration**: CGL scale 25-28, Pro Rata and dependent on experience.

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