IPS Employment Specialist

IPS Grow; Bolton; Hybride; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Waythrough is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to support people in Bolton to move into meaningful paid work as part of their recovery journey, using the IPS model. The role offers a hybrid mix of office and community-based work across Bolton and requires travel to client locations using provided IT equipment.

You will coach on CVs, job searching, interview prep and employer engagement, managing a caseload with a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with employers and understanding their recruitment needs.
• Good knowledge of the local labour market and the skills and approaches needed to successfully apply for vacancies.
• Experience of managing a caseload and providing individualised support.
• Ability to build positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will provide tailored employment support to people accessing Better Days Bolton, helping them identify their goals and move towards paid employment.
• Your work will include career coaching, CV writing, job searching and application support, interview preparation and helping individuals build the confidence and skills they need to enter the workplace.
• You will develop positive relationships with local and national employers, identifying suitable employment opportunities and understanding their recruitment needs. You will also attend job fairs and other employment-focused events and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations across Bolton.
• Using the IPS approach, you will support individuals to move towards employment as quickly as possible, recognising the positive role that meaningful work can play in someone’s wider recovery journey.

Connaissances

Experience with employers recruitment

Labour market knowledge

Caseload management

Build relationships with diverse背景

Motivation and resilience

Communication skills

Independent working

Passion for helping others

Industry knowledge (drugs/alcohol)

Driving licence beneficial

Description du poste

Could you help people affected by drug and alcohol use build confidence, achieve their goals and move into meaningful employment? Join Waythrough as an IPS Employment Specialist and support people across Bolton to secure sustainable paid work as part of their recovery journey through the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.

Deadline: 22nd October 2026

• North West
• Full-time

Job overview

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Role

We are looking for an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Specialist to join our team at Better Days Bolton on a full-time basis.

Better Days Bolton supports people affected by drug and alcohol use, helping individuals make positive changes and progress in their recovery. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play an important role in supporting people accessing the service to move towards and into meaningful, sustainable employment.

Working closely alongside colleagues across Better Days Bolton, you will manage a caseload of people who would like to find paid employment as part of their recovery journey. You will provide personalised, practical support based on each individual’s strengths, aspirations and employment goals.

This is a varied and rewarding community-based role, with a hybrid mix of working from our Better Days Bolton office and across the local community. You will travel to different locations across Bolton depending on the needs of the people you support and the requirements of the role. IT equipment and a mobile phone will be provided to enable you to work effectively across different settings.

Responsibilities

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will provide tailored employment support to people accessing Better Days Bolton, helping them identify their goals and move towards paid employment.

Your work will include career coaching, CV writing, job searching and application support, interview preparation and helping individuals build the confidence and skills they need to enter the workplace.

You will develop positive relationships with local and national employers, identifying suitable employment opportunities and understanding their recruitment needs. You will also attend job fairs and other employment-focused events and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations across Bolton.

Using the IPS approach, you will support individuals to move towards employment as quickly as possible, recognising the positive role that meaningful work can play in someone’s wider recovery journey.

The person

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Experience of working with employers and understanding their recruitment needs.
• Good knowledge of the local labour market and the skills and approaches needed to successfully apply for vacancies.
• Experience of managing a caseload and providing individualised support.
• The ability to build positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Enthusiasm, resilience and the ability to motivate and encourage others to achieve their goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to work independently across office and community settings while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• A genuine passion for helping people overcome barriers and make positive changes in their lives.
• Knowledge or experience of drug and alcohol services, the criminal justice system, welfare benefits or supporting people experiencing disadvantage would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the community-based nature of the role and travel across Bolton, but this is not essential.