IPS Team Manager - Mental Health Employment Services

IPS Grow; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to Easit Network discounts

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

Job summary

Southdown's IPS Employment Services team in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead and support our service for adults using mental health services across Sussex. You will oversee the team of Employment Specialists and collaborate with partners to ensure high-quality, person-centered employment support.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, stakeholder engagement, and performance management within a not-for-profit housing and care provider.

Qualifications

• Managing a team of employment specialists and providing supervision.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with external agencies and partners.
• Monitoring KPIs, compliance checks and driving service improvements.
• Supporting staff with complex client needs and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Team management: lead meetings, supervision, appraisals and performance reviews.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships and represent the service at events.
• Monitor contractual performance and provide data to stakeholders.
• Guide and support employment specialists handling complex cases.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Performance management

Mentoring

Complex client work

Job description

Southdown's IPS Employment Services team in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead and support our service for adults using mental health services across Sussex. You will oversee the team of Employment Specialists and collaborate with partners to ensure high-quality, person-centered employment support.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, stakeholder engagement, and performance management within a not-for-profit housing and care provider.