Employment Specialist IPS

Ad Warrior; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Employment Specialist to make a tangible impact in the community. This role involves providing tailored support to individuals in recovery, helping them secure employment opportunities. You will work closely with recovery service staff and manage a caseload, offering career coaching, CV writing, and interview preparation. Join a supportive and collaborative environment that values personal growth and community impact, while enjoying generous leave and additional benefits. If you are driven to help others and want to be part of a meaningful mission, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement (27 days + bank holidays)

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Free Will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload of service users.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored employment support to individuals in recovery.
• Connect service users with local and national employers.

Skills

Caseload Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Relationship Building

Knowledge of Benefits System

Passion for Community Impact

Job description

Employment Specialist IPS

Location: Leeds, LS14 6PA

Salary: £24,242.40 - £30,790 per annum

Job Type: Fixed Term, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

About the role

We are seeking an Individual Placement Support (IPS) Employment Specialist to join our team on a full-time basis. The Forward Leeds IPS team aims to increase employment among individuals using specialist drug and alcohol services. The role involves working closely with recovery service staff to support a small caseload of service users into employment opportunities.

The Employment Specialist provides tailored employment support, including career coaching, CV writing, interview preparation, connecting with local and national employers, attending job fairs, and community work, to help individuals secure employment as part of their recovery journey.

About you

• Experience managing a caseload
• Knowledge of drugs, alcohol, working with ex-offenders, the benefits system, or disadvantaged groups is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals
• Passion for making a positive impact on people's lives
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred due to travel requirements across Leeds

We are committed to fairness and equal opportunities, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. If you believe your transferable skills align with our values, we welcome your application.

About us

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) was launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our mission is to remove barriers to support, addressing poverty and disadvantage through mental health, substance misuse, housing, and related services. We operate nearly 200 services across England, supporting around 125,000 people annually.

While we are still integrating our systems, we are currently branding roles under 'Humankind'.

What we offer

• A role with tangible community impact
• Opportunities for professional growth in substance misuse and criminal justice
• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Generous leave entitlement (27 days + bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and pension contributions
• Additional benefits including death in service, free Will writing, eyecare vouchers, Blue Light Card discounts, training opportunities, flexible working, wellbeing programs, Employee Assistance Program, and support networks

If interested, please apply through our application portal at: Apply here. Waythrough is an equal opportunity employer.