IPS Team Leader

Via Community Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

London weighting included

Job summary

Via Community Ltd in West London is seeking an IPS Team Leader to guide our Into Work service for people affected by substance misuse. You will lead a high-performing team and ensure IPS fidelity while delivering meaningful employment outcomes.

Travel across West London is required with reasonable expenses reimbursed, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement is offered. This role reports to the IPS programme management and provides an engaging, values-driven environment with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop others.
• Solid understanding of IPS principles and fidelity measures.
• Ability to analyse performance data to improve service outcomes.
• Experience building relationships with treatment teams, employers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and field mentoring staff to strengthen IPS practice.
• Using performance data to improve outcomes and service quality.
• Maintaining fidelity to the IPS model.
• Building strong relationships with treatment teams, employers, commissioners and partners.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and ambitious team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance data analysis

IPS fidelity

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

IPS Team Leader Job 0461

Job Reference: JOB0461

Location: West London

Salary: £43,471 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Who we are

At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.

Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use. Everything we do is driven by our values:

• Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
• Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
• Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive; We get things done.

We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.

Why work for Via?

Alongside the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we value a healthy work-life balance and offer an award-winning benefits package, including 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, health and wellbeing support, financial benefits and ongoing professional development.

Watch our video and explore our benefits package to find out more about what you’ll enjoy as part of our team: Benefits at Via Want to learn more about a career in IPS? Visit Why work in IPS? – IPS Grow

About the role

Are you looking to make a difference? You don’t have to be a doctor to transform lives.

We’re looking for an IPS Team Leader to lead our award-winning IPS Into Work team across West London, supporting people affected by substance misuse to find meaningful, competitive employment and build a brighter future. You'll be required to travel across West London as part of the role, with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed. In return, you'll benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

You’ll lead a high-performing team, champion IPS principles and fidelity, and use insight and performance data to deliver high-quality, sustainable employment outcomes.

This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work, and much more. Find out more about our West London IPS Into Work service.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a confident, values-driven leader, ideally with a strong understanding of IPS principles and fidelity and the ability to coach, motivate and get the best from others.

You’ll combine compassionate leadership with clear accountability and a strong focus on quality, performance and continuous improvement. Resilient and solutions-focused, you’ll tackle challenges, set high standards and keep your team focused on delivering excellent outcomes for the people we support.

What you’ll be doing

A typical week could include:

• Coaching and field mentoring staff to strengthen IPS practice.
• Using performance data to improve outcomes and service quality.
• Supporting the team to maintain fidelity to the IPS model.
• Building strong relationships with treatment teams, employers, commissioners and partners.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the IPS community and WLA.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and ambitious team culture.

Job description – what you’ll be doing (linked)

Deadline: Sunday 1st November 2026 at midnight

Salary: Band 6, pt 29 £43,471 (inclusive of LW)

Vacancy type: Permanent

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

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