Job overview

At The Calico Group, our purpose is clear: to make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether supporting individuals in recovery, helping communities thrive, or enabling employees to grow, we are committed to creating opportunities that transform lives.

We embrace diversity in all its forms and take pride in employing a workforce that reflects the rich and varied communities we serve. Your skills and experiences could make all the difference – join us to be part of something extraordinary.

Calico Enterprise’ is a values led company who through investing in local communities where everyone thrives – through innovation, strength and collaboration. Calico Enterprise, along with all other parts of the Group, have a shared purpose as part of the Calico Group, to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Role

Together we are looking to create growth and opportunity for individuals with drug and alcohol support needs and build a better and all-inclusive working world. We work collaboratively to make a real impact in transforming someone’s lives.

As an IPS Employment Specialist within Calico Enterprises’ Employability & Skills team, you will work closely with individuals with drug and alcohol support needs offering Individual Placement and Support (IPS) as part of a holistic recovery plan for people in structured treatment supporting them with various needs to gain sustainable paid employment. These needs vary from assisting individuals in decided what is the most suitable career path for them, supporting them with training needs to achieve this career, CV writing, confidence building, dedicated job searching, focused face to face employer engagement, interview preparation, in-work support and much more!

For further information about the role, please visit the Role Profile.

Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027

Responsibilities

Please see role profile for list of all responsibilities.

The person

What We’re Looking For

We believe in recruiting for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong written, verbal and organisational skills
  • Negotiation skills and a strong networking ability
  • Fantastic communication skills
  • The ability to engage with individuals and build trusting relationships
  • A passion for providing exceptional customer service
  • A flexible and innovative approach to service delivery
  • Experience of working with people with substance use support needs and/or employment services

If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!