Job overview

At Change Grow Live, our dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of our Service Users is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual’s needs to discover the best treatment and care options.

Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate, and bold, our diverse team embodies these principles daily. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

Embark on a Journey as an IPS Employment Specialist at Change Grow Live and Join us in making a positive difference in people’s lives.

*Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, apply now and be part of our transformative journey at Change Grow Live.

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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 here Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Role

We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic individual to join our West Sussex service as an Individual Placement Support (IPS) Employment Specialist. In this role, you’ll manage a small caseload of clients currently accessing structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use, guiding and supporting them to secure meaningful employment. As part of a community-based drug and alcohol treatment service, you’ll build and nurture positive relationships within the community.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

The person

For success in this role, you should possess:

  • Prior employment placement experience.
  • Experience or understanding of working with individuals needing substance use support or similar client groups.
  • Excellent motivational, communication, and attentive listening skills. 
  • Outstanding interpersonal abilities with a knack for building rapport. 
  • Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic approach toward mental health support needs.