Individual Placement and Support
Finding jobs to aid people’s recovery
Our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) team support people to find and keep meaningful jobs that are well-suited to their skills, ability and experience. The right employment situation can do so much to improve your wellbeing. Being in a job can:
- Build your confidence and skills
- Increase your social network
- Improve your financial situation
- Provide more structure in your life, and a sense of purpose
What is Individual Placement and Support (IPS)?
IPS is a person-focused employment support model that helps people engaging in drug and alcohol treatments to get into competitive, sustainable employment.
IPS Employment Specialists work alongside your recovery worker and clinical teams to support you to find the employment of your choice.
Employment support at Recovery Steps Cumbria can offer you:
- Comprehensive assessment of your employment needs
- Disclosure advice
- Job searches
- CV writing and updates
- Interview preparation
- Continued support once in employment.
- Appointments in the community
- DWP benefits advice
- Targeted employer engagement
IPS is open to everyone accessing our support at Recovery Steps Cumbria.
To find out more about IPS please speak to your Recovery worker or contact the IPS Team direct. You can email them on _______.
