About Changing Lives
We are a nationwide charity helping people facing challenging circumstances to make positive change. We believe everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job, and a life free from addiction or abuse.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation, and domestic abuse. We support people to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
We are powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. Many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support.
We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join us, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
Our Mission:
To empower individuals to reach their potential and achieve their goals, regardless of their background or circumstances.
About the Service - Employment Services
Gaining employment is a significant step towards independence. We offer tailored support and guidance to bring people nearer to and into work. Our package of support equips people to consider work as an option or access training, education, and volunteering.
We support with CVs, interview skills, work experience to help people work towards the career they want.
About the Job
You will manage a team of IPS Employment Specialists, whose role is to support people in structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use to secure sustainable, paid employment in line with their preferences.
IPS is an internationally recognised supported employment model that adopts a place then train approach and a principle of zero exclusion.
You will work as part of a community of a drug and alcohol treatment provider, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing relationships with employers to ensure the people we support can capitalise on the development of employability skills and progress towards the labour market.
* Establishing employer links and organising employer-focused events and interventions in key vocational sectors working closely with partners to ensure complementary service provision.
Your Skills and Experience:
We are looking for someone with experience in managing teams, developing relationships with employers, and supporting people to secure employment. You should be passionate about changing lives and have a commitment to delivering high-quality services.