IPS Team Leader - West Yorkshire

At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and the opportunity for rewarding work. As a leading social purpose organisation, we challenge inequality, break down barriers, and create opportunities that enable people to thrive. By working collaboratively with partners across health, employment and community services, we're helping to build a fairer society where everyone can realise their potential.

We're proud of the difference we make and the recognition we've received for our work. Shaw Trust is a Disability Confident Leader, a National Equality Standard employer and has been awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation.

Are you passionate about empowering people with mental health and/or physical health support needs to find, secure and thrive in meaningful employment? Do you want a rewarding career where every day offers the chance to create lasting positive change?

We're looking for experienced and inspiring IPS Team Leaders to lead and develop our employment support teams across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and Kirklees.

As an IPS Team Leader, you'll lead, support and motivate a team of Employment Specialists to deliver high-quality, person-centred support for people with mental and/or physical health needs. Through regular supervision, coaching and mentoring, you'll help your team achieve positive employment outcomes while delivering services in line with IPS fidelity standards and contractual requirements.

You’ll provide leadership, guidance and performance oversight, ensuring Employment Specialists have the skills, confidence and support needed to deliver excellent outcomes. Working closely with your team, you'll drive performance against key measures, including referrals, job starts, sustained employment outcomes and service quality.

As part of the role, you'll lead and support IPS Fidelity Reviews, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the service consistently meets both internal and external fidelity standards. You'll also work closely with NHS partners, community stakeholders and local employers to strengthen partnerships, embed IPS within clinical services and create opportunities that transform lives through employment.

This is a performance-focused role with clear targets relating to referrals, job starts and sustained employment outcomes. Most importantly, it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives and support lasting positive change.

We particularly welcome applications from local residents within our delivery areas.

Please state your preferred area(s) within your supporting statement.

Leeds | Bradford | Wakefield | Kirklees

This is a community-based role where you will work flexibly across the local area.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December.

• Lead and motivate a team of Employment Specialists to deliver a high-quality IPS service and achieve positive employment outcomes.
• Provide regular supervision, coaching and developmental support to help colleagues perform at their best.
• Monitor performance against contractual targets and IPS fidelity standards, implementing improvement plans where required.
• Lead and support internal and external IPS Fidelity Reviews, driving continuous improvement across the service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS partners, referral stakeholders and local employers.
• Support the continuous development of systems, processes and ways of working to enhance service delivery and outcomes.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire others.
• A genuine passion for helping people achieve their potential…