Job Description:
IPS Team Leader
Location: West Midlands - Covering Dudley & Walsall
Salary: Up to £42,860 per annum (depending on skills & experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Peripatetic Community Based
About the role:
Trigon Recruitment are seeking an experienced and motivated IPS Team Leader to lead and develop a high-performing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service across the West Midlands. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, fidelity-driven IPS service that supports individuals into meaningful, sustainable paid employment.
You will provide day-to-day leadership to a team of Employment Specialists, embedding the IPS model and organisational values while maintaining strong relationships with employers, commissioners, and partner agencies. The role requires flexibility, strong organisational skills, and a data-driven approach to performance management.
Key responsibilities
Lead, manage, and motivate an IPS team to achieve strong employment outcomes for service users
Embed the IPS model and ensure high-fidelity delivery across all areas of the service
Provide line management support, including regular supervision, 1:1s, field mentoring, and performance reviews
Coach and develop staff through training, in-field support, and mentoring of employer engagement activity
Build and maintain effective relationships with employers, commissioners, health services, and local partner organisations
Monitor performance, outcomes, and KPIs across multiple boroughs, ensuring contractual targets are met
Analyse and manage large and complex data sets to inform service delivery and continuous improvement
Produce high-quality written reports and professional presentations (including PowerPoint) for internal and external stakeholders
Promote continuous improvement, co-production, and service user involvement
Carry a small caseload when required to cover gaps and provide in-work support to sustain employment outcomes
Contribute to a flexible hybrid working model, adapting to the operational needs of the service
About you
You will be an experienced leader with a strong background in employment support, health, or related services, and a passion for supporting people facing barriers to work.
You will bring:
Proven experience leading or supervising staff within employment, health, or support services
A strong understanding of the IPS model or experience working with vulnerable or socially excluded groups
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
A performance-driven mindset with a track record of meeting targets and delivering high-quality outcomes
Strong IT and data skills, with experience using performance management and reporting systems
Confidence in analysing complex data across multiple geographical areas
Excellent written skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports and presentations
The ability to build strong, professional relationships with employers, partners, and stakeholders
Flexibility to carry a small caseload and provide hands-on support where needed
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, outcomes-focused leader to make a meaningful impact across the West Midlands while developing and leading a skilled IPS team.
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