Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6BX

Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum

Do you want to be part of a team that is recognised as the best performing IPS (The Individual Placement and Support) service within the UK for total job outcomes? If so, please read on!

Waythrough are seeking an Employment Specialist to work within the IPS team based in Barnsley. The IPS team help to find meaningful jobs for people we support that suit their skills, abilities and experience, as well as supporting people with job sustainment.

The Role

As an Employment Specialist, you’ll not only transform the lives of the people you work with, but you’re also creating a fairer and more inclusive society. You’ll join a passionate, driven team and receive the training and support you need to advance your career in a rewarding, diverse and fast-moving environment.

Working alongside their partners in the service, employment becomes a central integral part of the clinical provision provided. This role would be ideal for someone who can demonstrate empathy, confidence, resilience, reliability and a passion for helping the most distant from the job market.

Experience is this field is not essential, however, you will need to demonstrate a creative approach to developing highly tailored support to participants, including in work support as well as people and employer engagement skills. You will be expected to be able to work both independently and as part of the team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience or an understanding of working with people with substance misuse issues, or similar groups.
• Experience of working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support.
• Empathy with those with substance misuse needs.
• The ability to build good relationships with a range of different people, from employers and clients to clinicians.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• A passion for making a difference to peoples’ lives.
• A level 3 qualification, or equivalent career experience.

Please note the position requires you to hold a driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.