Jobs in London - National IPS Lead (Individual Placement and Support) 0097ZD • Central London

Company: We Are With You

Central London

About usWithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.About the RoleJoin us as the National IPS Lead at WithYou.This is a national lead role supporting delivery and performance of IPS (Individual Placement and Support) within drug and alcohol services. If you are a dynamic leader, who can inspire others to make a difference for their clients using a compassionate and collaborative approach, we want to hear from you.As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.The closing date for applications is 1st January 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.Job OpportunityThis is a national lead role supporting delivery and performance of IPS within drug and alcohol services. WithYou wants to ensure fidelity is high and at the heart of all IPS delivery. The role will also involve leading external communications for IPS growth strategy and influencing with key external stakeholders. Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support) teams aims to increase the number of people moving into meaningful employment from our drug and alcohol support services. This is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to people's lives. To find out more about IPS employment support please see this video. You will work with a dedicated team of people, building strong relationships with other agencies to deliver the comprehensive support needed by those using our services. You will lead your team, providing development and clear direction aligned with the organisational aims and be a strong advocate for WithYou externally, maintaining and building our profile as you go. For more information of the duties and responsibilities of the role please see the job description.This is a permanent, part-time role working 22.5 hours per week between Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm (days to be agreed). The role is home based and the salary for this position is £40,000 per annum pro rata. Company Benefits28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation periodEssential SkillsWe are looking for someone who understands the importance of good employment, and the role it can play in the lives of those with multiple challenges and substance misuse issues. You will be confident in working with a range of stakeholders and have excellent multi agency and partnership working skills. You will have experience of supporting, managing and coaching staff, to achieve performance outcomes. We are looking for candidates who have experience of working with people recovering from substance misuse and/or mental health problems or a similar client group with an understanding of the principles and practices of the IPS model of supported employment.The most important thing you can bring to this role is clear and inspirational leadership. You will be able to lead teams working within a complex environment and demonstrate a high level of perseverance, being committed to seeing plans through to completion within agreed timescales. We’re open to discussions with candidates working in leadership roles outside of the drug and alcohol arena - for example, in mental health or housing. You should have:Education to degree level, or equivalent relevant work experienceExperience of working as an IPS professional in a leadership roleLeadership experience of collaborative working and working in multi-agency partnershipsExperience of staff supervision and coaching a senior teamPractical experience of the management of Integrated Support and Placement (IPS)Experience in drug and alcohol support services, or in an equivalent social care settingStrong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly establish credibility and/or make a positive impactStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenDEI StatementAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.