Team Lead Salary: £40,000 Location:
Lancashire (West Lancashire- Skelmersdale, Ormskirk, Chorley, Leyland)
Your leadership
will be the driving force behind a skilled team of Employment Specialists, ensuring they are empowered, trained, and inspired and create opportunities. Working across the IPS model, you will champion innovation, inclusion, and performance excellence. Collaboration is key . You'll work closely with stakeholders, partners, and employers, ensuring employment support is seamlessly integrated with existing services and interventions. Beyond performance, your role is about creating opportunities, shifting mindsets, and transforming workplaces
What You'll Be Doing: Proven leadership experience
in managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams within employment support, vocational rehabilitation, or related services. Knowledge and experience of IPS Fidelity. Passion for social inclusion and supporting people
with mental health conditions, substance misuse issues, disabilities, or other barriers to employment. Strong understanding of IPS principles
and a commitment to person-centred, strengths-based approaches. Ability to
drive quality, performance
and analyse data. Demonstrated budget management
and resource allocation experience, ensuring efficient and impactful service delivery. Ability to manage lone working risk assessments, safeguarding protocols, and health & safety considerations for Employment Specialists working in the community Ability to
manage multiple priorities , ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery of employment support services. A collaborative leader, committed to team development, continuous improvement, and high service quality standards. Flexibility to travel
and provide hands-on support across multiple sites What You'll Bring Management experience in health, employment, or social care services (desirable but not essential Employment services-related qualification (e.g., vocational rehabilitation, social work, or human resources). Experience in developing partnerships with key stakeholders such as NHS services, local authorities, and employers. Experience in voluntary sector management or community-based employment initiatives. Familiarity with the local area, including employment trends and key community organisations. Desirable but Not Essential: Knowledge and experience of the
IPS/ SEQF models
and principles. Experience supporting individuals with
complex needs , including disabilities or long-term health conditions. A background in
community outreach , stakeholder engagement, or employment services.
Job requirements
Management experience in health, employment, or social care services (desirable but not essential) Employment services-related qualification (e.g., vocational rehabilitation, social work, or human resources). Experience in developing partnerships with key stakeholders such as NHS services, local authorities, and employers. Experience in voluntary sector management or community-based employment initiatives. Familiarity with the local area, including employment trends and key community organisations.
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Team Leader Connect To Work in Preston employer: Ingeus
Ingeus is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees while making a significant social impact in Hammersmith. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for professional development, Ingeus empowers its Employment Advisors to inspire and transform lives through meaningful employment support. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a positive environment for both staff and participants alike.
