Employment Specialist
3 weeks ago
Job Summary
We are seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team at Change Grow Live. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing employment support to individuals with substance use issues, helping them to find and maintain paid work.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of service users, facilitating their motivation for work and implementing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology.
- Engage clients to identify work skills, goals, and aspirations, and develop tailored job search plans.
- Assist with job search, CV creation, applications, interviews, and career development, including targeted employer interactions.
- Create In-Work Support Plans to address work-related client needs, including benefits and health-related advice for employment sustainability.
- Participate in weekly clinical team meetings, fostering relationships, and encouraging client referrals to the IPS service.
- Curate job opportunities through customized searches and employer liaison to secure both advertised and hidden job placements.
- Offer ongoing support, effective monitoring, and guidance post-employment to ensure job sustainability.
About You
To excel in this role, you will have 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 labor market exclusion.
- Excellent motivational, communication, and attentive listening skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities with a knack for building rapport.
- Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic approach.
What We Offer
- 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.
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