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 with clinical teams as part of an embedded recovery service
- Providing in-work support to help clients sustain employment long term
- Challenging barriers, tackling stigma, and promoting recovery through work
What we’re looking for
We’re open to experience from roles such as:
- Support Worker
- Employment Professional / Advisor
- Recovery Worker
Most importantly, you’ll bring:
- Strong people skills and a belief in recovery through work
- Confidence working independently and managing a caseload
- The ability to build trust with clients, employers, and clinical teams
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice
You’ll be part of a service that sees employment as a key step in recovery, not an afterthought. Every CV written, every interview secured, every job sustained is a real, measurable change in someone’s life.
If you’re ready to combine employability expertise with meaningful social impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please see attached Job Description for full details