Employment Specialist (Ref: 0022ZA)

WithYou; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the support sector is seeking an Employment Specialist to join their IPS team in Greater Manchester. This role focuses on empowering individuals facing labor market disadvantages to secure meaningful employment. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR or recruitment, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping others. The position offers a fixed-term contract until March 2026 with a supportive work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into pension scheme

Access to Blue Light Card for discounts

Flexible working and wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme with £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Experience helping people facing labour market disadvantages.
• Understanding of employment issues for individuals in recovery.
• Ability to engage with employers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in finding meaningful employment.
• Develop relationships with employers and partner agencies.
• Provide tailored support to individuals based on their needs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Development

Presentation Skills

Tools

Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

WithYou Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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About The Role

Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work?

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team in Wigan & Leigh, dedicated to making a positive impact in our clients' lives. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual’s needs to discover the best treatment and care options. We aim to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. We have a position in our IPS team to support clients in finding meaningful employment. We are interested in applicants with experience in supporting disadvantaged individuals in finding work or those who have worked in recruitment or HR and understand placing individuals into work.

Job Opportunity

Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialists) team seeks to increase the number of people entering meaningful employment from our drug and alcohol support service. This is a new project, offering an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. Every day is different, and we treat each person as an individual, so flexibility, curiosity, and good listening skills are essential. For more about IPS support, see this video.

Please note that working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, with some on-call work in evenings and weekends. This is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026.

Essential Skills

• Experience helping people facing severe labour market disadvantages to obtain or retain work
• Understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/recovery in employment contexts
• Ability to develop relationships with stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients, and their families
• Knowledge of a broad range of occupations and effective employer engagement strategies
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Office Suite and Google Workspace

A full job description is available upon request via [e-mail]

About the Company

WithYou provides free, confidential support to over 100,000 people annually across England and Scotland, addressing issues related to drugs, alcohol, and mental health. Our name reflects our mission—a positive space for progress, connection, and support. Our staff change lives. If you're passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

DE&I

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diverse voices and experiences. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, all ages, and armed forces veterans. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the selection process for applicants with disabilities or medical conditions.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into our pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for discounts
• Flexible working and wellbeing support services
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources