Employment Specialist
4 weeks ago
Join Change Grow Live in a transformative journey to support individuals in securing paid work and achieving their career goals.
About the Role:We are seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team in Walsall, working closely with service users to identify their work skills, goals, and aspirations. As an Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Managing a caseload of service users undergoing structured substance use treatment, facilitating their motivation for work.
- Implementing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology, providing necessary training.
- Engaging clients to develop tailored job search plans, assisting with job search, CV creation, applications, interviews, and career development.
- 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.
- Cultivating 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.
To excel in this role, you will possess some of the following criteria:
- Prior employment placement experience.
- Training in the IPS approach.
- Strong communication skills for effective relationship building.
- Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification or QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3).
- Experience or understanding of working with individuals needing substance use support or similar client groups.
- Familiarity with employment services addressing labour market exclusion.
- Excellent motivational, communication, and attentive listening skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities with a knack for building rapport.
- Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic approach.
We provide a supportive team environment, comprehensive training, and career progression opportunities. Our benefits include:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) increasing by 1 day per year for the first 5 years.
- Paid 'Wellness' hour weekly.
- 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Varied benefits incl. shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
- Supportive team, training, career progression opportunities.
- Competitive rates of pay, free eye tests, product discounts.
- Generous refer a friend voucher scheme.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
We look forward to connecting with you and embarking on this transformative journey together.
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