IPS Employment Specialist (Ref:0012ZB)

We Are With You

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

Our IPS team aims to increase the number of people moving into meaningful employment from our drug and alcohol support service. This 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.

Main duties of the job

Day to day responsibilities may include supporting your clients with CV writing and interview techniques as well as speaking with potential employers on behalf of your clients. You will be required to cover the West Cornwall area to meet your clients out in the community therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a car is required.

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

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,680 to £26,680 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1745406738-95V05

Job locations

Penzance

TR18 2JD

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? All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this position is 11th May 2025, however please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised Job Opportunity We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Successful candidates will work as part of the Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialist team. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. We have an exciting opportunity working within our IPS team as an IPS Employment Specialist in the West Cornwall area. 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.

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

Have a Full UK Driving Licence and assess to a car

Experience

Essential

Experience of recruitment processes and employability skills development
Substantial experience of helping people facing severe labour market disadvantage to obtain or keep work
Have the ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carer
Have experience of multi-agency partnership working
Have sound knowledge of best practice in the provision of addictions and/or employability and employment services
Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/ recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
Have working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
Be able to lead and motivate others, nurture and encourage clients
Have strong IT skills - ideally in Google Workspace
Be organised and excellent time management skills
Have flexibility to work from different locations in order to deliver the services required and ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Have a Full UK Driving Licence and assess to a car

Experience

Essential

Experience of recruitment processes and employability skills development
Substantial experience of helping people facing severe labour market disadvantage to obtain or keep work
Have the ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carer
Have experience of multi-agency partnership working
Have sound knowledge of best practice in the provision of addictions and/or employability and employment services
Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/ recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
Have working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
Be able to lead and motivate others, nurture and encourage clients
Have strong IT skills - ideally in Google Workspace
Be organised and excellent time management skills
Have flexibility to work from different locations in order to deliver the services required and ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required

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.