Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist Location: Medway Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time About The Role Do you believe work can be a powerful part of recovery? We re looking for an Employment Specialist to join a supportive, forward-thinking team in Medway, helping people in structured drug and alcohol treatment move into meaningful, sustainable employment. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) where you ll play a key part in helping individuals rebuild confidence, develop skills, and take positive steps toward long-term recovery through employment. This isn t just about jobs, it s about confidence, purpose, and long-term change. You ll work with a caseload of around 25 clients, using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (full training provided) to help people identify strengths, set goals, and take real steps into work that suits their preferences and recovery journey. You ll also be out in the community, building relationships with employers, unlocking hidden opportunities, and making sure clients are matched to roles where they can thrive. What you ll be doing Managing a caseload of clients in structured treatment, supporting them into sustainable employment Delivering the IPS model (training provided) in a person-centred, strengths-based way Supporting CVs, job searches, applications, interview prep and career planning Building strong relationships with local employers and negotiating tailored job opportunities Working closely ..... full job details .....