As a Team Leader you will lead a IPS team to deliver a high-quality service in West London that meets the needs of our service users, partners and stakeholders.
Deadline: 1st November 2026
- London
- Full-time
Job overview
At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.
Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use. Everything we do is driven by our values:
- Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
- Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
- Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.
We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.
Watch our video and explore our benefits package to find out more about what you’ll enjoy as part of our team: Benefits at Via Want to learn more about a career in IPS? Visit Why work in IPS? – IPS Grow
Role
Are you looking to make a difference? You don’t have to be a doctor to transform lives.
We’re looking for an IPS Team Leader to lead our award-winning IPS Into Work team across West London, supporting people affected by substance misuse to find meaningful, competitive employment and build a brighter future. You’ll be required to travel across West London as part of the role, with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed. In return, you’ll benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
You’ll lead a high-performing team, champion IPS principles and fidelity, and use insight and performance data to deliver high-quality, sustainable employment outcomes.
This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work, and much more. Find out more about our West London IPS Into Work service.
Responsibilities
A typical week could include:
- Coaching and field mentoring staff to strengthen IPS practice.
- Using performance data to improve outcomes and service quality.
- Supporting the team to maintain fidelity to the IPS model.
- Building strong relationships with treatment teams, employers, commissioners and partners.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the IPS community and WLA.
- Creating a positive, inclusive and ambitious team culture.
The person
We’re looking for a confident, values-driven leader, ideally with a strong understanding of IPS principles and fidelity and the ability to coach, motivate and get the best from others.
You’ll combine compassionate leadership with clear accountability and a strong focus on quality, performance and continuous improvement. Resilient and solutions-focused, you’ll tackle challenges, set high standards and keep your team focused on delivering excellent outcomes for the people we support.
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