IPS Employment Specialist — Community-Based Support

Waythrough; Bolton, Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (27–32 days)

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional qualification support

24/7 online GP & Employee Assistance

Recognitions & long service awards

Refer a Friend bonus £500

Cycle to Work

Discounts & wellbeing initiatives

Will writing service

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting an IPS Employment Specialist for Better Days Bolton on a full-time, hybrid basis. You will support people recovering from substance use to move into paid work, offering tailored employment support, coaching, CV writing and job search assistance.

You will build relationships with employers, work across Bolton and provide proactive, person-centered help to achieve meaningful employment within your clients' recovery journey.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored employment support to people accessing Better Days Bolton, helping them identify their goals and move towards paid employment.
• 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.
• Develop positive relationships with local and national employers, identifying suitable employment opportunities and understanding their recruitment needs.
• 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.

Skills

Employer liaison

Local labour market knowledge

Caseload management

Relationship building

Motivation and resilience

Communication skills

Independent working

Passion for helping people

Drug/alcohol services knowledge

UK driving licence

Job description

Waythrough is recruiting an IPS Employment Specialist for Better Days Bolton on a full-time, hybrid basis. You will support people recovering from substance use to move into paid work, offering tailored employment support, coaching, CV writing and job search assistance.

You will build relationships with employers, work across Bolton and provide proactive, person-centered help to achieve meaningful employment within your clients' recovery journey.