Integration Lead North Yorkshire

Ingeus Careers; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment support organization in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a skilled leader to manage a team of Employment Specialists. You will empower and inspire your team to excel in supporting individuals with disabilities and health conditions to attain sustainable employment. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in employment support services, a strong understanding of SEQF and IPS standards, and a passion for social inclusion. A competitive benefits package includes generous leave, medical insurance, and additional perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

24/7 EAP Support programme

Private medical insurance

Community Giving (volunteering) days

Eyecare vouchers

Online Shopping discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Long service awards

Financial education and advice

Option to purchase additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing high-performing teams within employment support.
• Knowledge and experience of SEQF and IPS Fidelity standards.
• Passion for supporting people with barriers to employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing, collaborative team to deliver IPS Best Practice.
• Set a clear vision and culture to challenge stigma around employment.
• Maintain high levels of performance for referrals and job starts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching and developing teams

Knowledge of SEQF and IPS standards

Passion for social inclusion

Job description

Responsibilities

Leadership will be the driving force behind a skilled team of Employment Specialists, ensuring they are empowered, trained, and inspired and create opportunities. Working across both the IPS and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) models, you will champion innovation, inclusion, and performance excellence. What You'll Be Doing: Lead a high performing, collaborative team to deliver IPS Best Practice in line with Fidelity and SEQF Standards. Set a clear vision and culture, raising expectations and challenging stigma around employment for people who have a disability, long‑term health conditions, or multiple and complex barriers. Maintain high levels of performance, ensuring Employment Specialists are following the principles of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) models, exceeding performance expectations for referrals, programme starts, employer engagement, job starts and sustainment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams within employment support, vocational rehabilitation, or related services
• Knowledge and experience of Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) and/or IPS Fidelity standards.
• Passion for social inclusion and supporting people with mental health conditions, substance misuse issues, disabilities, or other barriers to employment.

Benefits

At Ingeus, we've spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.
• EAP Support programme available 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Up to 2 days of Community Giving (volunteering) each year to support a cause that matters to you.
• Eyecare vouchers to help with glasses or eye care.
• Online Shopping discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme and travel season ticket loan.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Salary Finance offering financial education and advice.
• The opportunity to purchase extra benefits like critical illness cover and dental insurance.