IPS Employment Specialist

Salary: £28,407-£31,400 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term contract until April 2028

Location: Sandwell

Job Reference Number: 1787

At Cranstoun, we are always in search of talented and experienced individuals to join us. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) team.

Cranstoun provides a range of services for those affected by alcohol and other drugs across the area. Our skilled and compassionate people work closely with services users and their families to change and save lives. We’re proud of our teams who have a positive attitude, a desire to go the extra mile to make a difference and create a world class service.

IPS is an innovative project to help people with health needs back into work.

Do you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with heath conditions or disabilities?

Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service?

Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work?

The roles will deliver supported employment to people in community treatment for substance use, who may be affected by other health conditions or disabilities, using the Individual Placement and Support approach (IPS). The aim is to help people into paid work in a way that respects their preferences and choices.

About you

• We would like you to have experience of talking to employers and helping people into work.
• We want great communication skills and the ability to build relationships with everyone from the frontline up to CEO level.
• Negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Drive, passion, and commitment.
• Proven ability to build rapport with people and especially understanding issues for people
• affected by substance misuse or similar conditions.
• Boundless enthusiasm, excellent teamwork, and the ability to work in a target driven environment.
• Strong written, verbal and organisational skills.

If this sounds like you, then you might be ideal for the Employment Specialist role. Our IPS team aims to increase the number of people moving into employment from specialist community health services.

The post subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and relevant barred lists check.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Apply directly on our website.

Please note: We will not accept CVs for this role; only fully completed application forms will be considered.

Closing date: 12th November 2026.