IPS Operations Manager
Standguide
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Salary
£45,000
Job type
full time
Location
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire; East Midlands; England
Role: IPS Operations Manager Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.
Salary: £45,000
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw)
Location: Lincolnshire North (Remote); Must have a car, regional travel required Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success. Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer:
33dayspaid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years service
An additional paid day off for your birthday
Workplace pension scheme
Company health plan following successful completion of probation
Online GP access
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing support
Death in service cover
Will-planning support and access to a secure digital vault
Cycle to Work scheme
Company sick pay, subject to eligibility
A broad range of internal training and continuing professional development opportunities
Access to employee-owner benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying service Make a difference through meaningful employment
Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals?
Were looking for an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health support needs to find and sustain meaningful, competitive employment.
Youll work using the Individual Placement and Support approach, an evidence-based model that places each persons interests, strengths and aspirations at the centre of their journey into work.
You dont need previous IPS experience, as full training will be provided. What matters most is your ability to build trust, work positively with people and employers, and help individuals recognise and achieve their potential. About Standguide
For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK.We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment.
As an employee-owned organisation, were committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.
What youll do
As an IPS Operations Manager, youll:
Ensure the smooth running and productive dynamics of their teams byacting as a lynchpin between all key individuals and teams behind/within the participants journey.
Through the scheduling of resources ensures consistent coverage of their geographical area meeting their needs for advice and guidance, employmenttrainingand employer engagement
Ensure that periodic performance management meetings occur and are properly documented and that these set stretching but achievable targets following a thoroughinterrogation of performance
Observes Co-Members and provides constructive feedback, cascading this process down among the teams that report to this role
Identifiesskills gaps and training needs
Conducts bi-annual reviews and performance development reviews
To ensure IPS Team Managers and Employment Specialists are delivering a high standard of service following the 8 Principles of IPS and Fidelity framework
To oversee and support IPS Team Managers to ensure regular fidelity reviews are carried out at all IPS sites and develop a responsive action plan and review to ensure continuous service improvement.
Identifyand discuss succession planning with Risk Manager What youll need
Were looking for someone who has: Educated to a degree level or equivalent Desirable trained in IPS approach
Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment
3+ years experience of working with people with health support needs, or a similar group within health, social services, or the voluntary sector
Natural ability to build close, trusting, and productive relationships with people
Ability to modelrecovery-focusedpractice including co-production
Clean driving licence and full-time access toacar as this role requires travel. experience or training in the Individual Placement and Support approach would be an advantage, but it isnt essential. Overseas equivalent qualifications will be considered.
We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the valuable insight this can bring to the role. Equality and accessibility
Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. Were committed to equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our employees, applicants and customers.
Well consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment_standguide_couk if you need the advert or application information in another format or require an adjustment at any stage.
All applicants will be assessed fairly against the published criteria for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicants right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check. xkybehq
Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and individually, taking account of its relevance to the role and the circumstances involved.
For a copy of the full job description and person specification,pleaseemail recruitment_standguide_couk .
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Salary: £45,000
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw)
Location: Lincolnshire North (Remote); Must have a car, regional travel required Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success. Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer:
33dayspaid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years service
An additional paid day off for your birthday
Workplace pension scheme
Company health plan following successful completion of probation
Online GP access
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing support
Death in service cover
Will-planning support and access to a secure digital vault
Cycle to Work scheme
Company sick pay, subject to eligibility
A broad range of internal training and continuing professional development opportunities
Access to employee-owner benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying service Make a difference through meaningful employment
Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals?
Were looking for an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health support needs to find and sustain meaningful, competitive employment.
Youll work using the Individual Placement and Support approach, an evidence-based model that places each persons interests, strengths and aspirations at the centre of their journey into work.
You dont need previous IPS experience, as full training will be provided. What matters most is your ability to build trust, work positively with people and employers, and help individuals recognise and achieve their potential. About Standguide
For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK.We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment.
As an employee-owned organisation, were committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.
What youll do
As an IPS Operations Manager, youll:
Ensure the smooth running and productive dynamics of their teams byacting as a lynchpin between all key individuals and teams behind/within the participants journey.
Through the scheduling of resources ensures consistent coverage of their geographical area meeting their needs for advice and guidance, employmenttrainingand employer engagement
Ensure that periodic performance management meetings occur and are properly documented and that these set stretching but achievable targets following a thoroughinterrogation of performance
Observes Co-Members and provides constructive feedback, cascading this process down among the teams that report to this role
Identifiesskills gaps and training needs
Conducts bi-annual reviews and performance development reviews
To ensure IPS Team Managers and Employment Specialists are delivering a high standard of service following the 8 Principles of IPS and Fidelity framework
To oversee and support IPS Team Managers to ensure regular fidelity reviews are carried out at all IPS sites and develop a responsive action plan and review to ensure continuous service improvement.
Identifyand discuss succession planning with Risk Manager What youll need
Were looking for someone who has: Educated to a degree level or equivalent Desirable trained in IPS approach
Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment
3+ years experience of working with people with health support needs, or a similar group within health, social services, or the voluntary sector
Natural ability to build close, trusting, and productive relationships with people
Ability to modelrecovery-focusedpractice including co-production
Clean driving licence and full-time access toacar as this role requires travel. experience or training in the Individual Placement and Support approach would be an advantage, but it isnt essential. Overseas equivalent qualifications will be considered.
We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the valuable insight this can bring to the role. Equality and accessibility
Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. Were committed to equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our employees, applicants and customers.
Well consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment_standguide_couk if you need the advert or application information in another format or require an adjustment at any stage.
All applicants will be assessed fairly against the published criteria for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicants right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check. xkybehq
Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and individually, taking account of its relevance to the role and the circumstances involved.
For a copy of the full job description and person specification,pleaseemail recruitment_standguide_couk .