Job Description

We are interested to hear from applicants who have experience in supporting people with disadvantages in finding work, or have worked within a recruitment or HR setting where you have a good understanding of placing individuals into work, or supporting within a work environment.
Main duties of the job
Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialists) team aims to increase the number of people moving into meaningful employment from our drug and alcohol support service. This is a new project and is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to people's lives. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
27,500 to 27,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1752674466-1J8ZG
Job locations
Wigan
Wigan
WN1 1HR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? 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? We are looking for a passionate individual to join our amazing team in Wigan & Leigh that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to discover the best treatment and care options. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. We currently have a position in our IPS team to support our clients to find meaningful employment. To find out more about IPS employment support please see this video. Please note that working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, however some on-call work may be required on evenings and weekends. A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting Advert Closing Date: 1st August 2025 All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Benefits * 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a 500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a 500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? 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? We are looking for a passionate individual to join our amazing team in Wigan & Leigh that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to discover the best treatment and care options. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. We currently have a position in our IPS team to support our clients to find meaningful employment. To find out more about IPS employment support please see this video. Please note that working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, however some on-call work may be required on evenings and weekends. A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting Advert Closing Date: 1st August 2025 All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Benefits * 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a 500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a 500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.

Experience
Essential

• To be able to do this role successfully, you will have:
• Experience of helping people facing severe labour market disadvantage to obtain or keep work
• Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
• Ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carers
• Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs with the ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Good IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.

Experience
Essential

• To be able to do this role successfully, you will have:
• Experience of helping people facing severe labour market disadvantage to obtain or keep work
• Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
• Ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carers
• Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs with the ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Good IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace