Employment Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,942 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Southdown |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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What you’ll be doing:
You will manage a caseload of clients in structured treatment for drug and/ or alcohol misuse to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.
You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model; providing person centred guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment. You will work as part of community drug and alcohol treatment services, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.
We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience such as Employability Practitioner, Employment Specialist, Recruiter, Employment Advisor, Employment Support Officer, Career Specialist or Job Coach. Or you may be looking for a new challenge and believe you have the transferable skills to support individuals to fulfil their employment goals.
Perks and benefits:
Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
Knowledge, skills and experience
What you’ll need for the role:
You will need exceptional communication skills, be reactive to the differing needs of the client and be able to adapt your approach as appropriate.
An understanding of the employment needs and challenges for people experiencing mental health issues
Knowledge of the principles of co-production and a personalised care approach
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown
A Full Driving Licence is essential along with access to your own vehicle or a vehicle insured for you
What would be nice:
Experience supporting clients experiencing mental health challenges, including those in crisis and/or facing complex challenges.
Training:
Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
The application closing date is 21st August 2025 and interviews will be held on 4th September 2025.
Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
About Southdown
Contact information:
Our online careers page has a list of helpful FAQs that you can view here. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with recruitment via email at jobs@southdown.org
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.
You will manage a caseload of clients in structured treatment for drug and/ or alcohol misuse to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.
You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model; providing person centred guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment. You will work as part of community drug and alcohol treatment services, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.
We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience such as Employability Practitioner, Employment Specialist, Recruiter, Employment Advisor, Employment Support Officer, Career Specialist or Job Coach. Or you may be looking for a new challenge and believe you have the transferable skills to support individuals to fulfil their employment goals.
Perks and benefits:
Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
Knowledge, skills and experience
What you’ll need for the role:
You will need exceptional communication skills, be reactive to the differing needs of the client and be able to adapt your approach as appropriate.
An understanding of the employment needs and challenges for people experiencing mental health issues
Knowledge of the principles of co-production and a personalised care approach
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown
A Full Driving Licence is essential along with access to your own vehicle or a vehicle insured for you
What would be nice:
Experience supporting clients experiencing mental health challenges, including those in crisis and/or facing complex challenges.
Training:
Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
The application closing date is 21st August 2025 and interviews will be held on 4th September 2025.
Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
About Southdown
Contact information:
Our online careers page has a list of helpful FAQs that you can view here. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with recruitment via email at jobs@southdown.org
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.