IPS Employment Specialist: Help Clients Thrive

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting an Employment Specialist (IPS) to join a community drug and alcohol treatment service in Swindon on a 3‑month assignment. You will manage a caseload of around 25 clients and use IPS to help them identify strengths, goals and pathways into sustainable paid employment.

Working with an integrated clinical team, you will support CVs, job applications and interview prep, build relationships with local employers, and develop individual action plans.

Qualifications

• Experience as Employment Specialist or IPS Practitioner.
• Caseload management experience.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs into employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of ~25 clients.
• Provide person-centred employment advice, guidance and support.
• Complete vocational profiles and develop individual action plans.
• Support clients with CVs, applications, job searching and interview preparation.
• Identify suitable employment opportunities through employer engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers.
• Provide in-work support following placements.
• Work with clinical colleagues and attend team meetings.
• Develop relationships with colleges, training providers and external organisations.
• Maintain accurate case records and outcome data.
• Promote employment as part of recovery.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Caseload management

IPS approach

Interview coaching

Job description

Morgan Hunt is recruiting an Employment Specialist (IPS) to join a community drug and alcohol treatment service in Swindon on a 3‑month assignment. You will manage a caseload of around 25 clients and use IPS to help them identify strengths, goals and pathways into sustainable paid employment.

Working with an integrated clinical team, you will support CVs, job applications and interview prep, build relationships with local employers, and develop individual action plans.