About us
We believe everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse.
Our services help thousands of people each year who are experiencing complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse.
By focusing on strengths, potential and opportunities, we support people to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Service - Employment Services
Gaining employment is a massive step. We understand that people have low self-esteem and lack confidence in their abilities and we are here to help people reach their potential and achieve their goals.
Our Employment Services offer tailored support and guidance to bring people nearer to and into work.
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 assist them in securing 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.
The role involves developing relationships with employers to ensure the people we support can capitalise on the development of employability skills and progress towards the labour market.
The post holder will establish employer links and organise employer-focused events and interventions in key vocational sectors working closely with partners to ensure complementary service provision.