Drug and Alcohol Employment Specialist
Location: Islington, London - Community-Based Role
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £32,612 - £37,072 per annum - depending on skills & experience
  
About the Role
Trigon Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fantastic organisation for an experienced and passionate Drug and Alcohol Employment Advisor (IPS) to join their team in Islington.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals engaged with drug and alcohol treatment services to secure and sustain employment as part of their recovery journey. Working within the proven Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, you will provide personalised employment support while collaborating closely with treatment professionals and local employers to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
  
Please note: This is a community-based position, with the majority of your working week spent within local drug and alcohol treatment services across Islington.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Manage a reduced caseload, delivering personalised employment support in line with the IPS model.
• Support clients to identify their employment goals, strengths, skills, and career aspirations.
• Develop individual employment action plans and provide practical job-search support.
• Assist with CV writing, interview preparation, job applications, and career development.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to identify suitable vacancies and promote inclusive recruitment practices.
• Work collaboratively with drug and alcohol treatment teams to provide integrated and holistic support.
• Deliver ongoing in-work support to help clients sustain employment and progress in their careers.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and case notes in line with contractual and compliance requirements.
• Travel within the local community to meet clients, employers, and partner organisations as required.

• 30 days annual leave from day one, increasing to a maximum of 33 days after five years'' service, plus bank holidays.
• Monthly staff reward scheme with a chance to receive a £600 bonus (paid through payroll and subject to tax and NI).
• Additional paid leave for your birthday each year.
• Paid leave for key life events, including marriage/civil partnership, moving home, and your child''s first day at school.
• Enhanced sick pay following successful completion of probation (up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay).
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement of approved professional registration fees.
• Paid volunteering leave, including time off for blood donation.
• Access to financial wellbeing benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, referral bonuses, and life assurance.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering legal, financial, health, and family support.