Job overview

This position, with on-the-job training, is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support those in treatment for drug and alcohol recovery across the Barnsley area.

As an Employment Specialist you will play a vital role in helping people find meaningful and fulfilling employment. You’ll receive all the training and support you need to take on the role, develop your skills and have access to a broad range of opportunities within Barnsley.

Role

This is an exciting and dynamic role, where no one day is the same and you’ll be making a genuine difference to people’s lives. Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model you’ll be required to
Actively promote our clients as potential employees and raise awareness of the service.
Promote the ethos of our programmes and Waythrough and encourage employers to look positively on our clients as potential applicants.
Create employment opportunities for our clients through proactive engagement with a network of potential employers.
Facilitate work placements, work trials and work experience with relevant employers.
Provide appropriate in-work support to clients who have secured employment.

Responsibilities

To build partnerships with employers to identify a sustained pipeline of job opportunities and to understand local employer needs in order to bring on board new employment opportunities for people on our programmes. See full job description attached

The person

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