IPS Employment Specialist (Ref:0061ZB)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the linked job description to support your application. 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? 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. The closing date for this position is 31st October 2025; however please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised About the Role WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. You will be required to cover the West of Cornwall, based out of our Penzance office. This 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. You will be required to cover the West Cornwall area to meet your clients out in the community therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a car is required. For further information or to arrange an informal chat, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at . DE&I 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 vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. 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. With You 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

• Have a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

Experience

Essential

• Experience of recruitment processes and employability skills development
• Experience of supporting individuals with complex needs to gain and or maintain employment
• Have the ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carer
• Have experience of multi-agency partnership working
• Have sound knowledge of best practice in the provision of addictions and/or employability and employment services
• Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/ recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
• Be able to lead and motivate others, nurture and encourage clients
• Have strong IT skills - ideally in Google Workspace
• Be organised and have excellent time management skills
• Have flexibility to work from different locations in order to deliver the services required and ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required

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

Penzance

Penzance

TR18 2JD

Employer's website

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