IPS Employment Team Supervisor - South Staffordshire

Job summary

Are you an experienced Employment Specialist or Team Leader looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting others to deliver high-quality vocational recovery outcomes?

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 IPS Supervisor to join our Step On IPS Service, supporting people with mental health needs to gain and sustain paid employment.

As an IPS Supervisor, you will provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and performance management to a team of Employment Specialists, ensuring the IPS model is delivered to a high fidelity standard across your area. You will lead by example, supporting your team to achieve individual and service-level targets while maintaining strong partnerships with clinical teams and external stakeholders.

You will monitor quality, data, and performance outcomes to drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with the Centre for Mental Health IPS Fidelity Scale. This role combines operational oversight with hands-on support, occasionally holding a small caseload to stay connected to practice.

You will either hold a recognised IPS qualification or be willing to complete the IPS Supervisor Diploma.

Main duties of the job

As an IPS Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in the delivery and development of the Step On IPS service.

Key responsibilities include:

• • Supervision and Leadership: Provide regular one-to-one supervision, coaching, and support to Employment Specialists, ensuring best practice and adherence to the IPS model.
  • Performance Monitoring: Review team performance data and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing actions to enhance outcomes.
  • Fidelity and Quality Assurance: Conduct internal fidelity reviews, support fidelity action plans, and champion continuous service development.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong working relationships with Community Mental Health Teams, employers, and partner agencies to promote IPS principles and collaborative working.
  • Data and Reporting: Ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and analysis in line with MHSDS and IPS Grow requirements, contributing to Trust dashboards and regional reporting.
  • Service Delivery: Hold a small caseload where required, demonstrating model fidelity and supporting complex cases to positive employment outcomes.
  • Training and Development: Deliver training and reflective practice sessions to enhance team capability and maintain professional standards.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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