NHS IPS Team Leader

Role: NHS IPS Team LeaderSalary: £38,682Contract type: PermanentWorking hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw)Location: Cheshire & Wirral CH42For over three decades, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and employers across the UK. As a nationwide market leader, we have assisted over 13,000 people in the past year alone to retrain, embark on new career paths, or establish their own businesses.The Team Leader will manage a small team of Employment Specialists providing supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach. The Team Leader will provide a pivotal role in managing a high-quality service that meets fidelity standards and delivers positive outcomes for clients. The Team Leader will work with clients (manage a small caseload) when required to assist clients in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.The Team Leader will support their team to be a part of an integrated service with secondary Mental Health teams, Primary Care Networks (PCN) and voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) services to deliver a holistic approach in aiding recovery and increase wellbeing through employment support.What youll doManage a small caseload of clients diagnosed with mental health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work when requiredDeliver and embed the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach throughout the teamEffectively manage a high-quality service that adheres to the principles of IPS best practiceMonitor and manage performance of the IPS Employment Specialists and SeniorEmployment Specialists through mentoring, observations, supervisions and as part a vocational unitSet individual and team access KPIs, job outcome and retention targets in line withcontractual and fidelity requirementsCreate a culture of continuous improvement and sharing of best practiceIdentify training needs for staff and arrange appropriate training to support withcontinuous professional developmentSupport the design and delivery of in-house staff training and development (includingfacilitating peer learning and best practice)Involve clients in co-production of service developments where possible, supported by the Line ManagerBuild strategic relationships with clinical/medical leaders and colleagues withinsecondary Mental Health, PCN and VCFSE teams to create and embed a referral processSupport your team to create a collaborative working partnerships and integration withall referral partners promoting employment as a positive intervention in the recovery journeyPromotion of service to ensure zero exclusion and self-referralsCoordinate the work of Employment Specialists to build relationships with employersto effectively access the hidden labour market, external agencies and delivery of job seeking groupProvide solution focused monthly supervisions for each employment specialist withinthe team, including caseload management Lead the team to ensure Employment Specialists spend enough time within thecommunity, complete face-to-face meetings with employers and clients to find the right job matchGuide, mentor, and coach the team to deliver on employment engagements/job development strategiesEnsure quality assurance around client satisfaction. Facilitate various feedbackopportunities for client to provide feedback on the service and use this to review and develop the service.youll needLevel 2 English and Maths as a minimumEducated to a degree level or equivalent experienceTrained in IPS approachLevel 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector QualificationQCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3).Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relationto employmentGood understanding of the principles and practice of supported employmentWorking knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobsAble to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel3+ years experience of working with people with mental health support needs, or asimilar group within health, social services, or the voluntary sector2+ years experience working in employment servicesProven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targetsStrong networking abilitiesExperience of managing multiple tasks at any one timeExperience of staff supervision, management and/or mentoringExperience of managing change effectively and facilitating innovationOverseas equivalent qualifications will be accepted.We welcome applicants with lived experience and encourage applications that reflect the relevance to the post.BenefitsCPD - Broad range of internal training to enhance your knowledge and skillsGenerous pension scheme, with the option to opt outCompany health plan subject to successful completion of probation period25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays5-10 sick day per year paid.Join us at Standguide and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and businesses nationwide.Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our staff and customers. We thrive on creating positive working relationships, free from discrimination.Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.For the full job description and person specification, please email Itunu at recruitment @standguide.couk.TPBN1_UKTJ