IPS Employment Specialist (Ref:0062ZB)

Integrated Care System; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service organization is seeking an Employment Specialist in Truro to help clients from drug and alcohol support services secure meaningful employment. The role involves assisting with CV writing, liaising with employers, and leveraging strong relationship-building skills. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and experience in recruitment or employability support. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on individuals' lives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Two days paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme enrollment

Blue Light Card savings

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and supporting job seekers.
• Knowledge of best practices in addiction and employment services.
• Flexibility to work from various locations and during unsocial hours.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with CV writing and interview techniques.
• Engage with employers to match clients with meaningful work.
• Contribute to service improvement through collaboration.

Skills

Recruitment skills

Support for individuals facing challenges

Relationship development

Leadership and motivational skills

Strong IT skills

Organisational skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Successful candidates will work as part of the Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialist team.

Main duties of the job

Day-to-day responsibilities may include supporting clients with CV writing and interview techniques, as well as liaising with potential employers on behalf of clients. The IPS team aims to increase the number of people moving into meaningful employment from our drug and alcohol support service.

About us

We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people.

Job responsibilities

Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? Do you take pride in your work and think creatively about how different organisations can collaborate to improve services? Are you comfortable engaging with employers and helping to match people with meaningful work? All applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter explaining why they are suitable for this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The closing date is 21st August 2025, but early applications are encouraged as the role may close early if sufficient applications are received. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. Flexibility, curiosity, and good listening skills are essential. You will be required to cover the Mid Cornwall area to meet clients in the community; therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are required. The role is based in Truro.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Two days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for savings on high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals, subject to the referred friend completing 6 months' probation

DE&I

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diverse voices and experiences. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of all ages, and armed forces veterans. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet the role's essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments can be made for applicants with disabilities or medical conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

Experience

• Experience in recruitment and employability skills development
• Experience in supporting individuals facing labour market disadvantages to obtain or retain employment
• Ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients, and their families/carers
• Experience in multi-agency partnership working
• Knowledge of best practices in addiction and employment services
• Understanding of issues faced by individuals in treatment/recovery in the job market
• Knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
• Leadership and motivational skills to nurture and encourage clients
• Strong IT skills, preferably in Google Workspace
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility to work from various locations and unsocial hours as needed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure submission will be required to check for any criminal convictions.