IPS Employment Specialist

Posted 21/01/2025 by Belmont Recruitment

Location:
B44, Kingstanding, City and Borough of Birmingham
Salary/Rate:
£16 - £20/hour

Belmont recruitment are currently looking to speak to Employment specialists for a role within a criminal justice and substance misuse charity within Birmingham.

We are looking for candidates with experience within Individual Placement and Support (IPS).

Employment Specialists play a crucial role in service integration, promoting IPS, and nurturing relationships with treatment service staff.

  • Managing a small caseload, undergoing structured substance use treatment, facilitating their motivation for work.
  • Implementing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology, providing necessary training.
  • Engaging clients to identify work skills, goals, and aspirations, and developing tailored job search plans.
  • Assisting with job search, CV creation, applications, interviews, and career development, including targeted employer interactions.
  • Creating In-Work Support Plans to address work-related client needs, including benefits and health-related advice for employment sustainability.
  • Participating in weekly clinical team meetings, fostering relationships, and encouraging client referrals to the IPS service.
  • Curating job opportunities through customised searches and employer liaison to secure both advertised and hidden job placements.
  • Offering ongoing support, effective monitoring, and guidance post-employment to ensure job sustainability.

This role is Paying between £16 -£20 PH.

Type:
Contract
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
3 Months+
Job Reference:
IPS Employment Specialist
Job ID:
221843660
Applications:
Less than 10

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