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Employment Specialist (Ref:0066ZD)

The closing date is 31 August 2025

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Job summary

Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialists) team aims to increase the number of people moving into meaningful employment from our drug and alcohol support service. This is a new project and is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to people's lives. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our amazing team in Stoke on Trent that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to discover the best treatment and care options. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,500 to £27,500 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1755522799-L70LS

Job locations

Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 2QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Join us as an Employment Specialist in Stoke-on-Trent.

Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work? We currently have a position in our IPS team to support our clients to find meaningful employment. We are interested to hear from applicants who have experience in supporting people with disadvantages in finding work, or have worked within a recruitment or HR setting where you have a good understanding of placing individuals into work, or supporting within a work environment.

The closing date for applications is the 31st August 2025. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Please note that working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, however some on-call work may be required on evenings and weekends. This role is fixed term until March 2026.

Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We 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

    • 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, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Join us as an Employment Specialist in Stoke-on-Trent.

    Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work? We currently have a position in our IPS team to support our clients to find meaningful employment. We are interested to hear from applicants who have experience in supporting people with disadvantages in finding work, or have worked within a recruitment or HR setting where you have a good understanding of placing individuals into work, or supporting within a work environment.

    The closing date for applications is the 31st August 2025. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

    Please note that working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, however some on-call work may be required on evenings and weekends. This role is fixed term until March 2026.

    Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We 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

    • 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, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of helping people facing severe labour market disadvantage to obtain or keep work
    • Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
    • Ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carers
    • Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs with the ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
    • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
    • Good IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of helping people facing severe labour market disadvantage to obtain or keep work
    • Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
    • Ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carers
    • Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs with the ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
    • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
    • Good IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace

    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

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 2QE


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 2QE


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    19 August 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £27,500 to £27,500 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    7 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1755522799-L70LS

    Job locations

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 2QE


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