Individual Placement and Support In Bristol Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (IPS)

Opportunity overview

The IPS service follows the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support model, adapted for the context of substance use recovery. Key features include: • Integration with Substance Use Services: Employment specialists work as part of the multidisciplinary substance use team, ensuring seamless coordination with treatment plans. • Person-Centred Approach: Support is tailored to the individual’s goals, strengths, and readiness, with no prerequisite of sobriety or abstinence required to participate. • Rapid Job Search: Emphasis on quickly connecting individuals to employment opportunities rather than prolonged pre-employment training. • Employer Engagement: Building relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and address potential concerns about hiring individuals in recovery. • Time-Unlimited Support: Ongoing assistance provided both pre- and post-employment, including job coaching, workplace adjustments, and relapse prevention strategies. • Holistic Support: Addressing barriers such as transportation, childcare, legal issues, or health needs through referrals and partnerships

Awarded to

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Classification

• CPV85312500 — Rehabilitation services

Lots

• The IPS service follows the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support model, adapted for the context of substance use recovery. Key features include: • Integration with Substance Use Services: Employment specialists work as part of the multidisciplinary substance use team, ensuring seamless coordination with treatment plans. • Person-Centred Approach: Support is tailored to the individual’s goals, strengths, and readiness, with no prerequisite of sobriety or abstinence required to participate. • Rapid Job Search: Emphasis on quickly connecting individuals to employment opportunities rather than prolonged pre-employment training. • Employer Engagement: Building relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and address potential concerns about hiring individuals in recovery. • Time-Unlimited Support: Ongoing assistance provided both pre- and post-employment, including job coaching, workplace adjustments, and relapse prevention strategies. • Holistic Support: Addressing barriers such as transportation, childcare, legal issues, or health needs through referrals and partnerships This contract has been awarded under Direct Award Process A and services will be provided from 14/01/2025 - 31/03/2026Value not stated