Team Leader

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Medway

Salary: £27,992 - £32,578

Do you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with heath conditions or disabilities?

Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service?

Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work?

If this sounds like you, then you might be ideal for our Team Leader Role

Our IPS team aims to increase the number of people moving into employment from their specialist Substance Misuse Service in Medway

The role will deliver supported employment to people in community treatment for substance use using the Individual Placement and Support approach (IPS).

What will you be doing?

The Team Leader will manage a team of Employment Specialists (IPS Employment) providing supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, as part of the holistic recovery plan for people in structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use. The Team Leader will provide a pivotal role in managing a high-quality service that meets fidelity standards and delivers positive outcomes for service users.

What are we looking for?

• Some knowledge of IPS
• Experience talking to employers and helping people into work through high quality employability support
• Great communication skills and the ability to build relationships with everyone from the frontline up to CEO level
• Negotiation skills and commercial acumen
• Drive, passion, and commitment
• Proven ability to build rapport with people and especially understanding issues for people with affected by substance misuse or similar conditions
• Boundless enthusiasm, excellent teamwork, and the ability to work in a target driven environment
• Strong written skills/verbal/ organisational skills

What we offer

Alongside Simply Health coverage, and a contributory pension scheme to assist employees with their general health and well-being. We offer:

• Training opportunities and career development e.g Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
• Flexible working
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.