IPS Team Leader

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is expanding! An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IPS employment specialist who is looking to move into an IPS leadership position to apply for this 3-6 month secondment opportunity within our service.

The Team Leader will manage a team of Employment Specialists (Band 5), provide supervision, training, caseload management and role modelling of the IPS approach, and work with clients who are unemployed to help them secure sustainable

Qualifications

• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets.
• Experience of delivering IPS employment support.
• Experience of staff supervision, management and mentoring.
• Experience of managing change effectively.

Responsibilities

• To manage a team of Employment Specialists, supervise caseloads and mentor staff.
• Ensure fidelity to IPS standards and deliver positive outcomes for service users.
• Support clients in securing sustainable paid employment aligned with preferences.

Skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Motivation & communication

Workload management

Education

Degree or IPS experience

Job description

IPS Team Leader

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 November 2026

IPS Bradford District Care Foundation Trust is expanding!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IPS employment specialist who is looking to move into an IPS leadership position to apply for this 3-6 month secondment opportunity within our service.

The position is for a minimum of three months, but could be extended to six.

Are you:

• an experienced IPS employment specialist
• passionate about the delivery of a quality IPS service
• Enjoy mentoring and coaching staff within your area of expertise
• enthusiastic about service improvement and innovation
• Looking to move into a leadership position

...then this secondment could be a great learning and development opportunity for you.

Closing Date: 8/11/2026

Shortlisting Date: 9/11/2026

Interview Date: 20/11/2026

Main duties of the job

To manage a team of Employment Specialists (Band 5) providing supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users.

The Team Leader will provide a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality service that meets fidelity standards and delivers positive outcomes for service users.

To work with clients (manage a small caseload) who have mental health support needs, who are unemployed, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UKApplicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent IPS experience

TRAINING

• Willing to participate in relevant courses and training as required

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
• Experience of delivering IPS employment support.
• Experience of staff supervision, management and/or mentoring
• Experience of managing change effectively

SKILLS

• Effective presentation and organisational Skills
• Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team
• Excellent motivational, communication and listening skills
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment with the ability to organise staff caseloads in line with the IPS model

ATTITUDE AND APPROACH

• Positive mindset with the ability to motivate, engage and inspire
• Self -aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and actively invest in personal and professional development
• Resilient and tenacious to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust