Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)

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Legal & ComplianceEmployment Specialist

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Overview 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,

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Legal & ComplianceEmployment Specialist

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 IPS Employment Specialist joining our Walsall 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.

Responsibilities

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→Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience
→Strong communication skills for effective relationship building
→Proficient in team management and support strategies
→Aptitude in data collection and reporting for IPS services
→Dedication to assisting individuals secure paid employment
→Proven ability to connect with individuals, especially those affected by substance misuse
→Able to work flexibly across a county-wide area and across community locations

What We Offer

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✓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 us.

✓Paid ‘Wellbeing’ hour each week, with access ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme

✓Contributory pension scheme

✓Great benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.

✓A supportive team passionate about their work

✓Training, career development & progression opportunities

✓Refer a friend scheme with generous vouchers for successful candidates

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

CGL points 25 to 28 (£30,268.05 - £32,802.41)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

12/7/2026

Shazia Parveen | shazia.parveen@cgl.org.uk | 07552 573122

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.