IPS Employment Specialist: Help People Find Meaningful Work

Change Grow Live; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing hour and Wellness hub access

Contributory pension scheme

Staff discounts on shopping, cinema, &

Supportive team and career progression

Job summary

Change Grow Live (CGL) in Swindon is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to lead a groundbreaking effort delivering Individual Placement and Support services in the community. The role focuses on developing project management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation skills to help people with recovery needs access paid employment.

You will work with service users, clinicians, and local employers, guiding the IPS model and ensuring sustained, matched employment opportunities.

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

• Help people in recovery find and sustain paid, matched employment.
• Talk with employers to match people into meaningful work.
• Lead IPS employment initiatives across Swindon with partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection & reporting

Empathy & recovery focus

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Change Grow Live (CGL) in Swindon is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to lead a groundbreaking effort delivering Individual Placement and Support services in the community. The role focuses on developing project management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation skills to help people with recovery needs access paid employment.

You will work with service users, clinicians, and local employers, guiding the IPS model and ensuring sustained, matched employment opportunities.