Employment Specialist

IPS Grow; Crewe; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Resumo da oferta

Change Grow Live in Crewe is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to help people in recovery move into sustainable paid work using the evidence-based IPS model. You will work with individuals accessing drug and alcohol treatment services, guiding them from initial conversations to sustained employment, with a caseload of around 25 people.

This full-time role offers comprehensive training, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment within a charity dedicated to

Qualificações

• Experience of supporting people towards employment, training or positive life change.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence engaging with employers and developing new opportunities.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and balance priorities.
• Person-centred and outcomes-focused approach.
• Good organisation, IT and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to working collaboratively within an integrated treatment service.
• Degree-level qualification welcomed or equivalent experience.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality employment support in line with the IPS model.
• Help people identify their skills, employment goals and preferred direction.
• Support job searches, applications, interview prep and transitions.
• Build strong relationships with employers across Crewe and surrounding area.
• Identify suitable paid opportunities and promote inclusive recruitment.
• Work closely with treatment teams to provide coordinated, person-centred support.
• Help people sustain employment and address challenges early.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service performance and reporting.

Conhecimentos

Employment support

Communication

Employer engagement

Caseload management

Person-centered approach

Record-keeping

Collaboration

Formação académica

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Could you help people in recovery build confidence, discover new opportunities and achieve meaningful employment? Join Change Grow Live as an Employment Specialist and support people accessing drug and alcohol treatment services in Crewe to secure and sustain paid work through the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.

Deadline: 23rd October 2026

• North West
• Full-time

Job overview

Want to do work that actually changes lives? Join Change Grow Live, one of the UK’s leading health and social care charities. Guided by our core belief to “Believe in people,” we provide free, confidential, and judgement-free support to individuals facing challenges with substance use, homelessness, domestic abuse, and the criminal justice system.

Why Build Your Career With Us?

• Real Impact: Everyday, you will support people in overcoming barriers, realizing their potential, and transforming their lives within local communities.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We celebrate diversity and value lived experience, ensuring our teams are as varied as the communities we serve.
• Growth & Progression: We invest heavily in our people, offering excellent training, professional development opportunities, and a clear path for career growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and dedicated wellbeing support.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner, looking to start your career in social care, or want to contribute through a support role, we provide an environment where you can truly thrive.

Role

Help turn recovery into opportunity.
The right job can change more than someone’s income.

It can build confidence, create stability and open up new possibilities.

We’re looking for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our Crewe service, helping people receiving drug and alcohol treatment move into sustainable paid employment that reflects their strengths, interests and ambitions.

This is employment support with purpose.

Why this opportunity?

• Individual Placement and Support is an evidence-based approach that brings employment support directly into treatment services.
• You’ll work with a caseload of around 25 people, supporting them from their first conversation through to finding and sustaining meaningful paid work.
• You won’t wait for someone to become “job ready”. You’ll start with what matters to them, build on their strengths and help remove the barriers that may be holding them back.
• Working alongside treatment colleagues, local employers and partner organisations, you’ll create opportunities that work for both the individual and the employer.

Responsibilities

You’ll:

• Deliver high-quality employment support in line with the IPS model.
• Help people identify their skills, employment goals and preferred career direction.
• Support job searches, applications, interview preparation and workplace transitions.
• Build strong relationships with employers across Crewe and the surrounding area.
• Identify suitable paid opportunities and promote inclusive recruitment.
• Work closely with treatment teams to provide coordinated, person-centred support.
• Help people sustain employment by responding early when challenges arise.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service performance and reporting.

The person

You believe that meaningful employment can play an important role in recovery.

You’ll be confident building relationships, approaching employers and supporting people who may have experienced barriers to work.

You’ll bring:

• Experience of supporting people towards employment, training or positive life change.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence engaging with employers and developing new opportunities.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and balance competing priorities.
• A person-centred and outcomes-focused approach.
• Good organisation, IT and record-keeping skills.
• A commitment to working collaboratively within an integrated treatment service.
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience would be welcomed. Experience supporting people affected by drug or alcohol use, mental health needs or other barriers to employment would also be valuable.

You don’t need previous IPS experience. You’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to develop your skills and knowledge.