IPS Employment Specialist (Drug and Alcohol Treatment)

Location: Crewe, UK, with travel across the local area

Salary: £30,268.05–£32,802.41 per year, pro rata if part time

Company

hirify.global provides treatment and support services helping people change the direction of their lives.

What you will do

• Deliver employment support in line with the Individual Placement and Support model.
• Manage a caseload of around 25 people receiving drug and alcohol treatment.
• Help people identify their skills, employment goals, preferred career direction, and suitable paid opportunities.
• Support job searches, applications, interview preparation, workplace transitions, and employment retention.
• Build relationships with employers across Crewe and the surrounding area and promote inclusive recruitment.
• Work with treatment colleagues and partner organisations while maintaining accurate records and contributing to service reporting.

Requirements

• Experience supporting people towards employment, training, or positive life change.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organisation, IT, and record-keeping skills.
• Confidence engaging with employers and developing new employment opportunities.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and balance competing priorities.
• Person-centred, outcomes-focused, and collaborative approach.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting people affected by drug or alcohol use, mental health needs, or other barriers to employment.
• Previous IPS experience is welcome but not required.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position of 37.5 hours per week.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Paid Wellness Hour each week, Wellness Hub, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme, training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Employee discounts and Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Enhanced DBS check required.