Are you looking to make a difference? You don’t have to be a doctor to transform lives… At Via, we care about helping people overcome substance misuse and we feel that employment goes hand in hand with recovery. Our award-winning IPS Into Work teams support people to find meaningful employment that aligns with their ambitions so that they have a platform to build a brighter future. Do you want to do something meaningful and help others? If the answer is yes, this could be the perfect job for you! We are seeking a dynamic, caring and committed individual to join our IPS Into Work team and provide a holistic employment support service to Hammersmith & Fulham residents. The Service Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based employment support model that helps individuals with a background in mental health and/or substance misuse work towards their employment goals through personalised support that aligns with their wellbeing. The role is extremely rewarding, and you can make a lasting positive impact! A normal week would involve: • Working closely with service users to provide a personalised employment service supporting them achieve their dreams • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including recovery practitioners, nurses, support workers and community organisations to promote and encourage referrals. • Engaging employers to develop partnerships If this role intrigues you - please apply! We require a passion to help others and a desire to contribute back to the community. Successful candidates will be given training to support adaptation to new role. Here are a few quotes from service users that have transformed their lives through our help: “I had been drifting and my confidence had sunk… IPS helped change my life” “I got the help that I was looking for… I found work after 17 years of being unemployed” If you want to learn more about what a career is like working in IPS, see this link - Why work in IPS? - IPS Grow Location You will work in Hammersmith & Fulham. To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package For an informal chat about the role please contact Bareesan Potharatnam, IPS Team Leader via [email protected] The deadline for applications is at midnight on 6 October, however we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. We will inform shortlisted candidates of the next steps in the process.