Senior IPS Employment Specialist (Ref: 0109ZN)
The closing date is 24 March 2026
Job summary
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: 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.
Closing date: Tuesday 24th February 2026
Join our team as a Senior IPS Employment Specialist in Stoke on Trent -
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our team in Stoke on Trent is looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting people back into work, to join them in providing high-quality recovery support to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and have a genuine desire to help others, wed love to hear from you.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us
Our services in Stoke on Trent provide free and confidential services, without judgement, to adults and young people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol. Click
to find out more about WithYous Individual Placement Support service.
This is a permanent role, working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a team of Employment Specialists, focused on building effective working relationships with local employers, training providers and colleges, to secure employment and education opportunities for people in community treatment for substance misuse, including ensuring the service is focused on accessing the hidden labour market. You will hold a small caseload of people in drug and alcohol treatment services who wish to return to, or start, paid employment. Clients will be worked with for up to 9 months, plus up to 4 months of in-work support, as specified in the IPS-AD trial protocol.
Key duties of this role will include:
- Leading the ongoing development of the Individual Placement and Support model within Wigan
- Liaising with Public Health England, senior practitioners and managers within the service and the local authority commissioner around the ongoing implementation of the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support model
- Ensuring that clients receive appropriate care and support from everyone involved in their return to work process
- Providing job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualised to the interests and uniqueness of the client, following the evidence-based principles and procedures of IPS supported employment
- Providing ongoing support according to both the employees and employers needs to enable people who have experienced dependency on drugs and/or alcohol to retain employment once secured
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 thats right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If youre passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, wed love to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
09 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30,000 to £30,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
oc-1773047751-ACU5C
Job locations
stoke
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 2QE
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
stoke
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 2QE
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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Senior IPS Employment Specialist Job Description