Employment Specialist

Forward Leeds; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the mental health sector is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals in recovery. This role offers on-the-job training and the chance to make a significant impact in the Bradford and Keighley communities. You will help clients find meaningful employment and provide ongoing support, collaborating with treatment teams to overcome barriers. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a passion for making a difference.

Benefits

Structured training

Staff benefits

Opportunities for long-term career development

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with support needs or in employment support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in recovery to access and maintain paid employment.
• Assist clients with CVs and interview preparation.
• Provide in-work support and assess needs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Coaching

Recruitment

Sales

Education

Mentoring

Job description

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people from getting the support they need to live a life they value. We address poverty and disadvantage in communities through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing, and related support services.

We operate nearly 200 services across England with almost 3,500 staff and volunteers supporting around 125,000 people annually.

As we integrate two large organizations, some systems and branding may still reflect 'Humankind'. Full integration of our recruitment systems is planned for next year.

IPS Employment Specialist - Fixed Term until July 2026

Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Location: Pelican House, Bradford, BD1 5BA, with travel across sites as needed.

About the role...

We seek a motivated, passionate self-starter eager to develop a career in employability or recovery sectors. This role offers on-the-job training and the chance to make a real difference supporting individuals in drug and alcohol recovery in Bradford and Keighley communities.

You will play a vital role in helping people find meaningful employment, supported by comprehensive training and development opportunities within New Vision Bradford and Waythrough.

This dynamic role involves:

• Supporting individuals in recovery to access and maintain paid employment.
• Meeting clients regularly to understand their skills and aspirations, assisting with CVs and interview preparation.
• Providing in-work support, assessing needs, and designing return-to-work strategies.
• Advocating for clients with employers and sourcing job opportunities through local contacts.
• Collaborating with the treatment team to promote employment and challenge barriers.

About you...

• Passionate about developing the service and transforming lives.
• Empathetic with strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage employers via phone or face-to-face.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with people with support needs or in employment support is desirable but not essential.
• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are desirable but not essential.
• Transferable skills such as coaching, recruitment, sales, education, or mentoring are valuable.

Why choose New Vision Bradford...

Join us to make a genuine impact on people's lives and the wider community. We offer structured training, staff benefits, and opportunities for long-term career development within the mental health sector.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience of substance use. For support with your application, contact [e-mail].