Job overview
Bradford District Care Foundation Trust IPS Service is expanding.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for BDCFT to recruit two additional IPS Team Leaders to join our existing exemplary, nationally recognised service.
Are you an experienced Employment Specialist looking to step into a leadership role? Are you passionate about leading a team of Employment Specialists to support individuals with enduring mental health needs into competitive paid employment using Individual Placement and Support?
We are looking for individuals who have the desire to use their skills, passion and experience to help shape, manage and drive quality within their own IPS team alongside the Service Leadership Group.
You will play a major part in improving the lives of individuals through meaningful paid employment, while coaching, managing and mentoring your team, supporting employer engagement, finding hidden jobs, and developing excellent practice and Fidelity standards. You will also have a small caseload of your own.
BDCFT IPS Service has attained the IPS Grow Quality Kite Mark, and your role will include driving quality and performance within your team.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, and you have the passion to change lives through meaningful employment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Effectively manage a high-quality service that adheres to the principles of IPS best practice.
- To provide leadership and supervision for IPS Employment Specialists
- Responsible for monitoring and managing the performance of the IPS Employment specialists guiding them individually in best practice and achieving individual and team KPI’s
- Provide solution focused monthly supervisions for each employment specialist within the team, including caseload management.
- Lead the team members to ensure Employment Specialists spend enough time in face to face meetings with employers to find the right job match.
- Actively Participate in the IPS Service Leadership Team
Closing Date: 16th August 2026
Shortlisting Date: 17th August 2026
Interview Date: w/c 24th August 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Effective presentation and organisational Skills
- Excellent motivational, communication and listening skills
- Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team
- Ability to articulate the IPS model and the evidence base to a range of others.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service
- Strong leadership skills
Training
Desirable
- IPS Training
- Employer Engagement Training
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment with the ability to organise staff caseloads in line with the IPS model
- Knowledge of community resources
Experience
Essential
- Experience in presenting to a large audience
- Experience of delivering IPS employment support.
- Experience of managing change effectively
- Experience of staff supervision, management and/or mentoring
- Strong networking abilities
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent IPS experience
Desirable
- Certificate in supported employment or equivalent.
Attitude and Approach
Essential
- Self -aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and actively invest in personal and professional development
- Able to performance manage staff to deliver services that enable service users to achieve outcomes and improve their wellbeing
- Positive mindset with the ability to motivate, engage and inspire
- Resilient and tenacious to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations
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This advert is for IPS Employment Service Team Leader with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust in Shipley, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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