Employment Specialist
Redhill, Surrey | Via
Permanent contract
Deadline: 21st April 2025
Job overview
Are you looking to make a difference? You don’t have to be an expert to transform lives…
At Via, we care about helping people overcome substance misuse and we feel that employment goes hand in hand with recovery. Our award-winning IPS Into Work teams support people to find meaningful employment that aligns with their ambitions so that they have a platform to build a brighter future.
The Service
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based employment support model that helps individuals with a background in mental health and/or substance misuse work towards their employment goals through personalised support that aligns with their wellbeing.
Here are a few quotes from those that have transformed their lives through our help:
“I had been drifting and my confidence had sunk… IPS helped change my life”
“I got the help that I was looking for… I found work after 17 years of being unemployed”
Role
The Role
It is extremely rewarding, and you can make a lasting positive impact! A normal week would involve:
- Working closely with people to provide a personalized employment service supporting them achieve their dreams.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including recovery practitioners, nurses, support workers and community organisations to promote and encourage referrals.
- Engaging employers to develop partnerships.
If this role intrigues you – we can’t wait to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Please read the job descripton.
The person
Please read the job descripton.