IPS Employment Specialist

IPS Employment Specialist

Location : Medway

Salary : £25,200 per annum

Vacancy Type : Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date : 26th September 2025

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Employment Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support people in structured treatment for drug and / or alcohol use to secure and sustain meaningful paid employment.

You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (training provided), offering tailored advice and guidance to clients, while also developing strong relationships with local employers to create employment opportunities that match clients skills and aspirations.

Working as part of the community drug and alcohol treatment service, you will be embedded in the clinical team and play a key role in promoting recovery through employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 25 clients in structured substance use treatment who are motivated to start or return to work.
• Deliver the IPS approach, supporting clients into competitive and sustainable employment.
• Meet and support clients to identify skills, aspirations and goals, producing tailored action plans.
• Provide practical job search support including CV writing, applications, and interview preparation.

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