Impactful IPS Employment Specialist

IPS Grow; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Change Grow Live (CGL) in Swindon seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to lead our IPS service, focusing on securing paid employment for individuals in recovery.

You will collaborate with clinicians, service users, and local employers to match people with meaningful work using IPS principles, with extensive training and ongoing support.

Educated to degree level with strong communication and data reporting skills, you will help expand access to supported employment across the region.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication skills for effective relationship building.
• Proficient in team management and support strategies.
• Aptitude in data collection and reporting for IPS services.
• Dedication to assisting individuals secure paid employment.
• Proven ability to connect with individuals, especially those affected by substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Understand the importance of paid employment and its impact for people in recovery.
• Talk with employers to help match people into meaningful work.
• Lead IPS employment initiatives and support service users throughout the process.
• Collaborate with clinicians and partners to deliver IPS services.
• Support regional expansion of employment opportunities for service users.

Skills

Communication

Team management

Data collection & reporting

Dedication

People connection

Education

Degree level

Job description

Change Grow Live (CGL) in Swindon seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to lead our IPS service, focusing on securing paid employment for individuals in recovery.

You will collaborate with clinicians, service users, and local employers to match people with meaningful work using IPS principles, with extensive training and ongoing support.

Educated to degree level with strong communication and data reporting skills, you will help expand access to supported employment across the region.