IPS Employment Specialist

IPS Employment Specialist

locations

Calderdale Recovery Steps - Carlton Street

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

JR012694

IPS Employment Specialist

Location: 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UG Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pmContract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Salary: £25,110-£32,090

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

An exciting full-time opportunity has arisen for an IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Employment Specialist to support individuals experiencing drug and alcohol issues to secure and sustain competitive, paid employment.

This role involves delivering tailored, person-centred employment support on a one-to-one basis, empowering individuals to achieve their career goals while supporting their ongoing recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a caseload of clients using a strengths-based approach.

• Provide personalised employment support, career coaching, and vocational guidance.

• Conduct vocational profiling and assessments to identify skills, experience, strengths, and employment aspirations.

• Develop strong relationships with local employers to identify and secure suitable job opportunities.

• Deliver proactive job development by negotiating and matching clients to competitive paid employment opportunities.

• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, attending meetings and integrating employment support into wider recovery plans.

• Provide ongoing in-work support to both employers and clients to promote job retention and sustained employment outcomes.

• Support clients to understand the impact of employment on welfare benefits and access specialist advice where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records using electronic case management systems.

• Adhere to the IPS model and its 8 core principles to ensure high-quality, fidelity-based service delivery.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with clients, clinicians, employers, and external stakeholders.

• Passionate about supporting people in recovery, challenging stigma, and promoting social inclusion.

• Confident in networking and developing relationships with local employers and community organisations.

• Able to work independently, manage workload effectively, and contribute positively within a team environment.

• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working within a challenging but rewarding setting.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with experience maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• A people-focused approach with the ability to engage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds in a supportive and professional manner.

What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

  Way to GoandAspirationsportals

• £500

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• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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