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IPS Employment Specialist

Morgan Hunt Recruitment
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B338DB, England

Salary

£15 - £19 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The IPS Employment Advisor position is located in Birmingham and offers a salary ranging from £15 to £19 per hour based on experience.
  • Candidates should have knowledge of the IPS model and possess an Enhanced DBS check.
  • The role requires managing a small caseload of clients undergoing substance use treatment and facilitating their motivation for work.
  • Key responsibilities include developing tailored job search plans, assisting with job applications, and providing ongoing support post-employment.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is necessary for applicants to be considered for this position.

Job Title: IPS Employment Advisor

Location: Birmingham

Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Hourly Rate: Between £15 - £19 depending upon experience.

Industry: Substance Misuse / Criminal Justice

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a small caseload, undergoing structured substance use treatment, facilitating their motivation for work.
  • Implementing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology, providing necessary training.
  • Engaging clients to identify work skills, goals, and aspirations, and developing tailored job search plans.
  • Assisting with job search, CV creation, applications, interviews, and career development, including targeted employer interactions.
  • Creating In-Work Support Plans to address work-related client needs, including benefits and health-related advice for employment sustainability.
  • Participating in weekly clinical team meetings, fostering relationships, and encouraging client referrals to the IPS service.
  • Curating job opportunities through customised searches and employer liaison to secure both advertised and hidden job placements.
  • Offering ongoing support, effective monitoring, and guidance post-employment to ensure job sustainability.

Person Specification

  • Knowledge / understanding of the IPS model
  • Enhanced DBS in date or on update service
  • Experience within a similar role

If your interested, please click apply!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.