Job Title: Recovery Worker

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Contract: Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours Monday-Friday

Salary: £26,814 to £32,442 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an IPS Employment Specialist and delivery the IPS journey to a reduced caseload of clients, working alongside the drug and alcohol treatment service. Establishing and maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of around 20 clients who are in structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use, who are motivated to start/return to work.
• Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given.
• Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development.
• Assess client’s support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc., and provide support & guidance.
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings as an embedded IPS practitioner. 6. Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities.
• Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and ongoing contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
• Build relationships with colleagues in clinical teams to engage and generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinical staff (promoting employment as a positive intervention in the recovery journey).
• Once employment has been secured continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in-work support to clients and employers to help sustain employment.

Benefits:

• Annual salary of 26,814 to £32,442 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance programme

Essential/Desirable Criteria:

• Trained in IPS approach.
• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience/understanding of working with people with substance use needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector.
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets

About Our Client:

Our client, an award-winning charity, is dedicated to empowering young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment, or training.