IPS Team Lead — Empower Employment Specialists

Standguide Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days paid annual leave

Birthday leave

Workplace pension

Job summary

Standguide Group is seeking a Team Manager to lead a small team of Employment Specialists delivering IPS-based services for health service users. You will supervise, train, and manage caseloads to ensure high-quality delivery aligned with Fidelity standards.

The role focuses on supporting clients to secure sustainable paid employment, building relationships with local employers, and coordinating region-wide collaboration with external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team of Employment Specialists.
• Strong understanding of IPS principles and fidelity standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of Employment Specialists to maintain IPS fidelity.
• Drive stakeholder engagement to build a robust referral pipeline.
• Present at multidisciplinary team meetings to promote service provision.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching to achieve team job outcomes.
• Coordinate in-house training and staff development.
• Develop employer relationships to access hidden labour market opportunities.
• Negotiate flexible employment options and provide employer support as needed.

Skills

IPS best practices

Stakeholder engagement

Team supervision

Training delivery

Caseload management

Job description

Standguide Group is seeking a Team Manager to lead a small team of Employment Specialists delivering IPS-based services for health service users. You will supervise, train, and manage caseloads to ensure high-quality delivery aligned with Fidelity standards.

The role focuses on supporting clients to secure sustainable paid employment, building relationships with local employers, and coordinating region-wide collaboration with external agencies.