Employment Specialist (Ref: 0022ZA)

We Are With You

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

We currently have a position in our IPS team to support our clients to find meaningful employment. We are interested to hear from applicants who have experience in supporting people with disadvantages in finding work, or have worked within a recruitment or HR setting where you have a good understanding of placing individuals into work, or supporting within a work environment.

Main duties of the job

Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialists) team aims to increase the number of people moving into meaningful employment from our drug and alcohol support service. This is a new project and is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to people's lives. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,907 to £24,907 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1744708840-JZ3HK

Job locations

Wigan

WN1 1HR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work? We are looking for a passionate individual to join our amazing team in Wigan & Leigh that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to discover the best treatment and care options. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. To find out more about IPS employment support please see this video. Please note that working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, however some on-call work may be required on evenings and weekends. Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026. Benefits

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. #IND HP

Job description

Job responsibilities

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk

Experience

Essential

To be able to do this role successfully, you will have:
Experience of helping people facing severe labour market disadvantage to obtain or keep work
Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
Ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carers
Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs with the ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Good IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk

Experience

Essential

To be able to do this role successfully, you will have:
Experience of helping people facing severe labour market disadvantage to obtain or keep work
Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
Ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carers
Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs with the ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Good IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.