Supported Employment Team leader (IPS)
Supported Employment Team leader (IPS)
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Supported Employment Team Leader (IPA)
PO4: Starting salary 49638 pa incl LW
Fixed term contract or Secondment Opportunity until March 2030.
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Councilwe have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeths communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our deliver on these ambitions we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are connected by purpose in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff;Equity Ambition Kindness and Accountability. For more information please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength with more than 130 languages spoken making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation Londons largest LGBTQ community and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The Skills and Employment team plays a key role in achieving Lambeths ambition that all residents can access high-quality employment support whatever their circumstances. As economic inactivity rises due to ill health and the cost of living continues to affect financial resilience our work is more vital than ever. Employment is central to tackling inequality improving health and wellbeing and strengthening community resilience. Our services directly contribute to Lambeth 2030: Our Borough Our Futurehelping to create a fairer safer and more inclusive borough.
About the Role:
We are now recruiting an IPS Team Leader to help deliver our new Connect to Work programmepart of a national initiative funded by the Department for Work and Pensions. This five-year programme provides high-quality personalised employment support for Lambeth residents with severe mental illness disabilities and long-term health conditions using a high-fidelity Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
As Team Leader you will be responsible for leading a team of four IPS Employment Specialists embedding the IPS principles of rapid job search personalised support and close integration with clinical services. You will oversee all aspects of delivery including supervision fidelity monitoring employer engagement data compliance and resident-centred outcomes. Youll work in partnership with NHS primary and secondary care services adult social care and a range of community organisations to ensure the service reaches those most in need and supports them to move into and sustain good work.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience of delivering or managing IPS employment support with a strong understanding of the IPS Grow fidelity model and its practical application
- Strong understanding and empathy of the barriers faced by disabled residents and those with long-term health conditions and strategies to support them into work
- Experience of managing a frontline team including caseload management reflective supervision and performance development
- Confidence in engaging employers to create inclusive opportunities and the ability to support your team in job carving and retention support
- A data-driven approach to service improvement compliance and fidelity monitoring
- A collaborative leadership style that reflects Lambeths values of Equity Kindness Accountability and Ambition
For detailed qualifications and requirements please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Martin Sigsworth at
How to Apply:
If youre interest in this opportunity click on the apply button and complete an online your supporting statement please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an A at shortlist stage.
We operate an anonymised application process so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Closing date: 11:59pm on 7 September 2025.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us youll gain access to a range of benefits including:
Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black Asian and Multi-Ethnic LGBTQ Disability Young Professionals and Womens.
Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Hybrid Working.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
Discounts at local restaurants.
Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
Learning and Development opportunities including Apprenticeships.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
Trade Union Membership.
At Lambeth we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion a Living Wage Employer and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations pleaseclickhere.
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers
Employment Type
Full-Time
