Job summary Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a permanent IPS Team Leader integrated into the community mental health teams. As Team Leader you will provide a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of IPS, as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users. You will be managing Individual Placement & Support workers based in North Lincolnshire. The post holder will support service users with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The role will involve working directly with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities. The post holder will manage and support a team of IPS workers in offering a support service to individuals with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for ensuring that the IPS workers are fully embedded within the community mental health teams, and ensuring that they work effectively alongside clinicians, so employment support is easily accessible. You will also work closely with the management team, in order to empower the IPS workers to deliver their role. You have a responsibility to ensure that they are suitably inducted and trained to perform their role. The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside the Communication and Engagement Officers to develop good working relationships with local employers, trade unions and Job Centre Plus. About us Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 376-NLTT-0122 Job locations Monarch House Arkwright Way Scunthorpe DN16 1AL Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details of the role Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details of the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential A degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience in employment advice and or mental health Trained in IPS approach Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health needs, or a similar group within health, social services or the voluntary sector Experience working in employment services Experience of staff supervision, management and/or mentoring Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to Employment Support and leadership Person Specification Qualifications Essential A degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience in employment advice and or mental health Trained in IPS approach Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health needs, or a similar group within health, social services or the voluntary sector Experience working in employment services Experience of staff supervision, management and/or mentoring Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to Employment Support and leadership Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Address Monarch House Arkwright Way Scunthorpe DN16 1AL Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)