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: Monday 23rd March 2026
Join our team as an 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 vibrant services in Stoke-On-Trent provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in Stoke-On-Trent but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. Visit our website
to find out more about WithYous Individual Placement Support service.
Main duties of the job
As an IPS Employment Specialist, we offer a starting salary of £27,500 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands to £32,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team.
As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will support the IPS model as a specialism within a community substance misuse service and deliver support to people who are in treatment or recovery into employment. You will work directly with employers to secure employment opportunities and subsequently to provide ongoing support to meet both the employees and employers needs. Your work will help to tackle stigma by promoting the IPS model and its benefits to partner agencies and the wider community.
Key duties of this role will include:
- Supporting the ongoing development of the Individual Placement and Support model within Stoke-On-Trent
- Ensuring that clients receive appropriate care and support from everyone involved in their return to work process
- Supporting clients to improve their employability using a range of employment interventions, including CV writing, vocational profiling, interview preparation and job matching
- Promoting the service offer and ensure continued employee engagement
- Delivering training and skill sharing sessions with the wider team on aspects of employment practice and IPS, tackling stigma and identifying clients who want to enter employment
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
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,500 to £27,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
oc-1773057742-6MEDG
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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