IPS Employment Specialist in Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services

UKundwork London; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an IPS Employment Specialist, where you will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol treatment. This role involves providing tailored support to clients, helping them secure and maintain employment while fostering relationships with local employers. You will be part of a values-driven organization committed to creating strong communities in Greater Manchester. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support individuals in their journey to employment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed interview for applicants with disabilities

Support for veterans

Safe working environment

Values-driven team

Qualifications

• Experience in providing person-centred advice and guidance.
• Ability to build positive relationships with local employers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the IPS approach for a caseload of clients.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote holistic recovery.

Skills

Person-centred advice

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching for employment

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY – IPS Employment Specialist in Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services

You will be part of an established team delivering the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for a caseload of clients. Your responsibilities include providing person-centred advice and guidance to support clients in securing and maintaining suitable employment. You will build positive relationships with local employers to source vacancies and assist clients in entering and sustaining employment.

You will work within a community drug and alcohol treatment service, maintaining integrated relationships and promoting a holistic recovery approach through employment. You will engage with stakeholders such as service managers, clinical teams, user groups, training and employment schemes, local colleges, employers, and partner agencies (e.g., mental health, criminal justice, housing).

We are passionate about creating vibrant, strong communities where everyone can thrive regardless of background or circumstances. Our services include:

• Training & coaching for employment
• Early intervention to support health & wellbeing
• Safe & sustainable business support

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability meeting the essential criteria. As a Gold Award Employer with the Armed Forces Covenant, we also guarantee interviews for veterans who meet the role's essential requirements.

Groundwork is committed to providing a safe environment for all participants and promotes safeguarding and welfare for children, young people, and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices ensure thorough vetting to confirm suitability for roles involving vulnerable groups.

If you are interested in working with a values-driven team making a real difference in Greater Manchester, please read on.

To apply, complete the application forms, referencing this Job Description to demonstrate your suitability. We also ask you to fill out our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Monitoring Form—your responses are confidential and only used for monitoring purposes. If needed, contact us in advance to discuss reasonable adjustments for your application. For assistance or questions about the role, contact Venetia Knight at [e-mail].

Note: The job posting may close early if it receives a high volume of applications. Appointment is subject to a DBS record check.