We are recruiting for an experienced IPS professional to join the IPS Grow team, supporting services across London and the South East.
This role is ideal for a current or recent Employment Specialist or Senior Employment Specialist looking to develop their IPS expertise and support services to improve quality, fidelity and employment outcomes.
Position: IPS Grow Support Lead - London & South EastLocation: London & South East/Hybrid, with a mix of remote and onsite workingHours: Full-timeSalary: £39,000 plus £5,000 London Market PremiumContract: PermanentClosing date for applications: 4 September 2026 at 9amFirst stage interviews: 23 September 2026, via ZoomSecond stage interviews: 7 October 2026, face to face in London Bridge
About the Role
You will work alongside experienced IPS Grow colleagues to develop your skills and knowledge while providing practical, hands-on support to IPS services across London and the South East.
A key focus will be training to become an IPS fidelity reviewer, initially working as a co-reviewer alongside Regional Leads. You will also support services to overcome barriers to successful IPS delivery, improve performance and achieve strong employment outcomes.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Training to become an IPS fidelity reviewer and supporting fidelity reviews and guided self-assessments
Producing clear and accurate fidelity reports and action plans
Supporting services to implement and monitor fidelity and race equity action plans
Providing in-field mentoring and modelling IPS best practice
Coaching IPS staff in employer engagement, race equity and performance management
Supporting the development of training materials and resources
Building relationships with IPS services and regional stakeholders
Supporting Regional Leads with performance and quality conversations
Helping services improve data quality and use of national reporting systems
Supporting learning networks, communities of practice, workshops and webinars
Producing reports and case studies demonstrating impact
The role involves significant travel across London and the South East, with occasional travel outside the region. You will also attend regular team days and quarterly organisational events.
About the Team
IPS Grow is a national programme supporting the expansion of Individual Placement and Support services across mental health, primary care and drug and alcohol teams throughout England.
The programme is led by a not for profit organisation in partnership with a leading mental health charity and is funded by national health, employment and public health bodies.
A core element of IPS Grow is the expert support provided by a team of IPS professionals who work directly with providers to improve fidelity to the IPS model and achieve better employment outcomes.
As a Support Lead, you will work closely with Regional Leads, Workforce Leads and other Support Leads, developing your own IPS expertise while providing practical support to services across the region.
About You
This role suits an IPS professional with current or recent experience at Employment Specialist or Senior Employment Specialist level who is ready to build on their frontline experience and develop their knowledge of IPS quality and service improvement.
Skills, experience and qualifications we are looking for include:
Current or recent experience as an IPS Employment Specialist or Senior Employment Specialist
A good foundational understanding of the IPS model, fidelity scale and practical application
A track record of achieving good employment outcomes for people accessing IPS
Strong experience of employer engagement and integration within clinical teams
The ability to support positive change and improvements within IPS services
Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
A structured and practical approach to problem solving
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Commitment to race equity and evidence-based employment support
High levels of integrity, empathy, initiative and personal leadership
Commitment to your own professional development and keeping up to date with IPS practice
Willingness and ability to travel regularly across London and the South East
About the Organisation
Join an ambitious not for profit organisation that works with governments, service providers, the voluntary sector and the financial community to find better ways of tackling complex social problems.
The organisation combines expertise in financial analysis, data, service design and social research to understand the needs of people and communities and develop practical solutions capable of creating systemic change.
Its work addresses issues including homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health, learning difficulties, employment, loneliness and support for vulnerable children and families.
The multi-skilled team brings together people from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to creating meaningful social change. The organisation's work is guided by three core values: curious, empathetic and pioneering.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Applications are actively encouraged from under-represented and minoritised groups, including people with lived experience of the social issues the organisation is working to address.
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and supports a range of flexible working options.
Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Other roles you may have experience with could include: IPS Employment Specialist, Senior Employment Specialist, Employment Specialist, Employment Adviser, Employment Support Adviser, Supported Employment Adviser, IPS Practitioner, Employment Coach, Employment Support Officer, IPS Support Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Salary description
£39000.00 - £39000.00 per year