Overview
We are looking for an IPS Service Manager who can oversee the day‑to‑day delivery and overall performance of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS). Combining vision and direction with strong relationship building and people management skills, you will take accountability for project performance across our own delivery area. You will need an expert understanding of Individual Placement and Support, the fidelity scale and how that interacts with the IPS fidelity manual.
Responsibilities
* Manage Team Leader(s) by providing regular supervision around IPS practice issues and support around complex staffing and caseload issues.
* Work in a home‑based role while maintaining face‑to‑face meetings in your delivery area for at least half the week.
* Build partnerships with local NHS Trusts, employment providers, referral sources, stakeholder and commissioners.
* Collaborate with local mental health team Service Managers/Team Leaders to ensure the IPS Service is integrated within the NHS Mental Health teams.
* Develop positive working relationships with external partners, notably NHS England and IPS Grow.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday.
* 2 days paid volunteering leave each year.
* Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months.
* Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate.
* Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including apprenticeships, master’s level qualifications, and management development programmes.
* Opportunities to connect with employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, Managing Network, Menopause Network Group).
* Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support and employee assistance programme.
* Opportunity to request flexible working from day one.
Diversity & Inclusion
Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career. We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme, and we continually strive to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
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