Employment Support
Employment Advisor Permanent
Helping someone who is recovering from substance misuse into secure, sustainable employment is a really rewarding feeling.
You will get to work closely with around 20 – 25 clients who are looking to return to work who have had substance misuse support needs. It can be challenging, and relapses can happen, but you will be making a huge difference to peoples lives.
Based in Whitechapel, you will provide one to one support using the IPS model and fidelity scale, whilst providing wrap around support as needed (for example liaising with DWP / the local job centres on their behalf).
This is mostly office based, so 3 – 4 days a week in the Whitechapel project, with maybe a couple of half days a week at home catching up on paperwork, and then weekly meetings at the charities London Bridge office.
Please apply via this advert – everyone gets a response. If you do receive an email to say we don’t think your CV is the right match, we also provide details in the email of how you can get further feedback or talk to someone if you wish.
To apply, you must have experience of delivering employment related support to vulnerable clients (such as substance misuse, homelessness, mental health support needs etc). You might have previously worked as an employment advisor, employment consultant or IPS specialist. You might have also worked as a support worker, resettlement officer (but with experience of providing employment support).
Feel free to call the office and ask for James if you would like to talk to someone first before applying. Please note the salary scale is £26,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience).