Location
Islington, North London. You will work across the borough with a hybrid approach to working. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£34,360 per annum

About the Role
You don’t need a cape to be a hero. Just the heart to help others rise. At Via, we believe that recovery from substance misuse is about more than treatment, it’s about rebuilding lives. That’s why our award-winning IPS Into Work team is dedicated to helping people find meaningful employment that supports their long-term wellbeing.

Employment can be a powerful part of someone’s recovery journey. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you’ll be a key part of that transformation—helping people rediscover purpose, confidence, and independence through work.

Every day is different, but your impact will be consistent. You’ll:
- Provide one-to-one, tailored employment support to people in recovery.
- Work closely with clinical teams, support workers, and community partners to ensure a joined-up approach.
- Build relationships with local employers to create inclusive job opportunities.

You don’t need to be an expert in recovery, as full training will be provided.

We deliver IPS (Individual Placement and Support), a proven, evidence-based model that helps people with mental health and/or substance use challenges achieve their employment goals.

We are proud of the positive impact our service has, with clients sharing how IPS has helped change their lives and supported them to find work after long periods of unemployment.

Via offers a generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks, and development opportunities.

Experience
No prior experience in recovery work is required as full training will be provided.

About you
Compassionate, proactive, and a great communicator who believes in people’s potential to grow and succeed through paid work. You want to make a real difference in your community and support individuals on their recovery journey.

Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications required for this role. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and welcome candidates who are excited about the role even if their past experience does not perfectly align with every qualification.