IPS Employment Coach
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About the Role
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Support People on Their Recovery Journey into Employment
Rotherwood Cares is recruiting for an experienced IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals accessing drug and alcohol treatment services into sustainable, competitive paid employment.
Working within an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, you will play a key role in helping people overcome barriers to employment by providing personalised support, building employer relationships, and working collaboratively with health and support services.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about recovery, inclusion, and empowering individuals to achieve their employment goals.
About the Role
As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will support a caseload of individuals by providing tailored employment support from initial assessment through to securing and sustaining work.
You will work as part of integrated health teams, building strong partnerships with local services and employers to create meaningful employment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a caseload of approximately 25 individuals
- Providing end-to-end IPS support, including assessment, vocational profiling, job searching, and in-work support
- Supporting individuals with complex needs to achieve sustainable employment outcomes
- Building strong relationships with local employers and sourcing suitable job opportunities
- Working collaboratively with health professionals, treatment services, and wider support networks
- Delivering person-centred support that promotes confidence, independence, and recovery
- Monitoring progress, maintaining accurate records, and achieving agreed targets and outcomes
- Supporting individuals to remain in employment through ongoing in-work guidance
About You
We are looking for an Employment Specialist who has:
Essential:
- Experience within employment support, health and social care, or the voluntary sector
- Experience providing one-to-one support to individuals
- Experience managing a caseload and working towards targets/outcomes
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to motivate and empower individuals
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A proactive, resilient, and person-centred approach
Desirable:
- Knowledge or experience of the IPS model
- Experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse or mental health challenges
- Employer engagement or business development experience
- Knowledge of the local labour market
Key Skills & Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about supporting recovery, inclusion, and positive change
- Non-judgemental and committed to person-centred support
- Confident engaging with employers and building professional relationships
- Outcome-focused while ensuring client choice remains central
- Resilient and adaptable when supporting individuals with complex barriers
What Good Looks Like
You will demonstrate:
- A proven ability to achieve positive employment outcomes
- Strong employer relationships and networking skills
- Experience working within integrated services
- The ability to meet performance targets while maintaining high-quality support
What We Offer
- Salary of £29,718 per annum
- Full-time, permanent position
- Community-based role with local travel
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Career development and training opportunities
Apply Today
If you are a relationship-driven and motivated employment professional who is passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Rotherwood Cares for further information.