Employment Specialist Individual Placement and Support
Employment Specialist Individual Placement and Support
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£ 29529 - 32002
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Job Description
Overview
Do you want to work for a Charity that empowers people
Do you want to be involved in something new that changes lives
As a part of the Change Grow Live team youll make a difference and help people get to where they want to be.
CGL have been a leading provider of recovery focused drug and alcohol services across England and Wales for over 20 years. Our innovation and creative approach allow us to provide a broad range of safe highquality health and social care services.
As an Employment Specialist joining our East Lancashire team you will be supporting people in recovery to find paid employment that is right for them using the Individual Placement Support model of employment support.
Change Grow Live are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which celebrates differences and allows our staff and service users to flourish. We recruit the very best people from a wide range of backgrounds ensuring service users benefit from our diverse skills and expertise. We always work to the principles of fairness and equality of opportunity in all our recruitment processes.
Where: Accrington as main location of working but travel to other areas in East Lancashire may be required.
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: 29529..35 depending on experience (based on full time hours pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 (with possibility of extention of contract)
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Do you understand the importance of paid employment and the vital role it can play in the lives of those in recovery or with heath conditions
Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work
If this sounds like you then you might be ideal for our Employment Specialist role
East Lancashires IPS team aims to increase the number of people moving into paid employment from specialist community health services.
The role will help people in community treatment for substance use to find and sustain paid preference matched employment. Youll work throughout East Lancashire with service users clinicians local employers and partners to deliver employment support using the Individual Placement and Support approach (IPS).
About You:
- 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
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionally youll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us
- Paid Wellness hour each week Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Great benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
- A supportive team passionate about their work
- Training career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme with generous vouchers for successful candidates
If youre excited about this opportunity apply now and be part of our transformative journey at Change Grow Live.
If you require sponsorship please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more hereSkilled Worker visa: Overview GOV (www)
Fulltime hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For parttime roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
