At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.
For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.
Are you passionate about helping people with mental and /or physical health support needs find meaningful, sustainable employment? Do you want to be part of a service that transforms lives through work, inclusion, and wellbeing?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven IPS Service Manager to join our team in Sheffield.
About the Role
As an IPS Service Manager , you will oversee the day to day delivery and overall performance of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) contract. 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 to have an expert understanding of Individual Placement and Support, the fidelity scale and how that interacts with the IPS fidelity manual.
You will be responsible for managing Team Leaders which will involve providing regular supervision around IPS practice issues, as well as support around complex staffing and caseload issues. Whilst this is a home-based role you will be expected to be in your area of delivery for face-to-face meetings for at least half the week.
Your role will involve building partnerships with local NHS Trusts, employment providers and referral sources as well as maintaining partnerships with stakeholders and commissioners.
You will work in partnership with local health team managers, ensuring the IPS Service is embedded in clinical settings, community groups and referral partners. You will also build positive working relationships with external partners, most notably SYMCA and IPS Grow.
This is a performance-focused role, with clear targets around referrals, job starts, and sustained employment. But more than that, it’s about changing lives.
We welcome applicants from local residents in the areas of delivery.
This is a home based role with regular travel into the delivery area for team/management meetings, Commissioner meetings and stakeholder engagement.
Recruitment Timeline
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on:
29th September at a Sheffield location.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and motivate a full contract team to deliver and exceptional IPS service to local participants..
- Provide regular supervision and coaching to maintain quality standards and improve outcomes.
- Monitor performance against KPIs and fidelity measures, implementing improvement plans where needed.
- Build strong relationships with Commissioners, NHS teams, referral partners, and local stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in systems and processes to enhance service delivery.
- Building and maintaining partnerships with local NHS Trusts, employment providers, referral sources, and commissioners.
- Developing positive relationships with external stakeholders, including SYMCA and IPS Grow.
What You’ll Bring
- A genuine passion for helping others achieve their potential
- Excellent management qualities to lead and inspire your team
- Track record of success in target-driven environments, with the ability to drive performance.
- Commercial and business acumen and understanding of managing a contract
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset
- Experience working with people with health needs
Download the job description for more details.
Please note that all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced adult & Child DBS check, employment references, and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following 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
- An 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 paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
- Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, The MANaging Network, The Young Professionals Network and Back to Work Support Group)
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Join a diverse and inclusive organisation
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.
In addition;
- We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
- We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
- We are proud to hold the menopause friendly accreditation, hosting a regular Menopause Peer Support Groups providing a safe space for colleagues share experiences or ask questions.
- Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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