Service Manager

We are looking for a IPS Service Manager who can oversee the day to day delivery and overall performance of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme. Combining vision and direction with strong relationship building and people management skills, you will take accountability for project performance across our own delivery. 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 IPS Team Leader(s) which will involve providing regular supervision around IPS practice issues, as well as support around complex staffing or caseload issues.

Your role will involve building partnerships with local NHS Trusts, employment providers and referral sources as well as maintain partnerships with stakeholder and commissioners.

You will work in partnership with local mental health team Service Managers/Team Leaders, ensuring the IPS Service in integrated within the NHS Mental Health teams. You will also build positive working relationships with external partners, most notable NHS England and IPS Grow.

+ Understanding of the Individual Placement and Support model
+ Relevant previous contract or project management experience focused on supporting performance, quality and compliance
+ Experience in managing supply chain partner(s) in end-to-end delivery of a service
+ Practical experience in accessing external support services and well-developed networking skills

"Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation."

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., 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), MANaging Network
+ Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
+ Opportunity to request flexible working from day one

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf

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.
+ Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.