Do you want to work for a Charity that empowers people?
Do you want to be involved in something new that changes lives?
As a part of the Change Grow Live team you’ll make a difference and help people get to where they want to be.
CGL have been a leading provider of recovery focused drug and alcohol services across England and Wales for over 20 years. Our innovation and creative approach allow us to provide a broad range of safe, high-quality health and social care services.
As an Employment Specialist joining our Swindon team you will be supporting people in recovery to find paid employment that is right for them, using the Individual Placement Support model of employment support.
Change Grow Live are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, which celebrates differences and allows our staff and service users to flourish. We recruit the very best people from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring service users benefit from our diverse skills and expertise. We always work to the principles of fairness and equality of opportunity in all our recruitment processes.
Where: Swindon
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,093.39 - £31,529.41 depending on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time)
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Do you understand the importance of paid employment and the vital role it can play in the lives of those in recovery or with heath conditions?
Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work?
If this sounds like you, then you might be ideal for our Employment Specialist role
Swindon's IPS team aims to increase the number of people moving into paid employment from specialist community health services.
The role will help people in community treatment for substance use to find and sustain paid, preference matched, employment. You’ll work with service users, clinicians, local employers and partners to deliver employment support using the Individual Placement and Support approach (IPS).
About You:
Educated to degree level or equivalent work experienceStrong communication skills for effective relationship buildingProficient in team management and support strategiesAptitude in data collection and reporting for IPS servicesDedication to assisting individuals secure paid employmentProven ability to connect with individuals, especially those affected by substance misuseWhat We Offer:
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with usPaid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, ‘Wellness’ hub, and Employee Assist ProgrammeContributory pension schemeGreat benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.A supportive team passionate about their workTraining, career development & progression opportunitiesRefer a friend scheme with generous vouchers for successful candidatesIf you're excited about this opportunity, apply now and be part of our transformative journey at Change Grow Live.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 25 to 28 (£29,093.40 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 27/2/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Faye Turner | Faye.Turner@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
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