Job summary
Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support) team aims to increase the number of people moving into employment from our drug and alcohol support service. This is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to people's lives.
Main duties of the job
You'll understand the support needed by our clients to navigate their way through seeking and securing employment or education opportunities and know how to guide them to achieve success.
You'll already have or be able to quickly build effective working relationships with local employers, training providers and colleges to support your aims and know how to access the hidden labour market.
You will understand, be able to explain and negotiate any necessary adjustments needed by our clients to potential employers and also how to assess their other support needs such as benefits and travel to help them sustain the employment longer term.
You will lead and develop other employment specialists within the team, supporting them to improve their own practices and the outcomes for clients.
Of course you will need to liaise with Public Health England, a range of With You internal stakeholders and the commissioner to share the how things are progressing, the outcomes achieved and evaluate how we can improve our success rate.
About us
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are With You.
IND LP
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you get a real buzz from supporting people to secure their future through employment and education and by developing others to provide the same life changing support, then this might be the job you've been looking for.
The role will involve managing the IPS team, as well as holding a small caseload. You will take the lead on employer engagement and work closely with key stakeholders. You will ensure the IPS project achieves it targets and delivers the correct support.
Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve.
Check out what our Wigan and Leigh sites have to offer here!
Benefits
Competitive salary28 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysAn extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe 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
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Additional Information
Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. 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.
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 and armed forces veterans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or have equivalent work experience with evidence of continuous professional development.
- This role requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS/PVG with Adult and Child barred list checks.
Experience
Essential
- To carry out this job successfully, you will:
- have at least 2 years experience of helping people who face severe disadvantages to secure and retain employment
- have experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partnerships
- be an experienced people manager and coach/mentor
- have knowledge and experience of consulting and co-producing practices with clients
- have an understanding of the principles and practices of the Integrated Support Placement (IPS) model of supported employment
- be able to work in a complex environment and have the resilience and commitment to achieve success within agreed timeframes
- demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- know how to support clients and employers when the employment might be at risk
- be able to communicate complex information in a way that can be easily understood, both verbally and in writing
- be able to manage your time effectively, dealing with unexpected demands when needed
- able to work flexibly from different locations and unsocial hours as required
Desirable
- A full job description will be available upon request.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Wigan
Wigan
WN1 1HR