Havering Works Team Leader

Overview

In this role, you will lead Havering Works to deliver high-quality employment support under a grant-funded program. You will supervise a small team of Employment Specialists and ensure the Connect to Work standards are met with rigorous record-keeping and quality oversight. You will apply IPS-based practice to support residents in gaining and sustaining work, while navigating complex systems and stakeholder networks. You will drive learning, performance management, and collaborative problem-solving to deliver impact for residents and the local community. This is a two-year fixed-term opportunity with potential extension, offering a meaningful leadership path in a mission-driven service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise 4 Employment Specialists and manage caseloads
• Monitor and maintain quality standards for Connect to Work programme (IPS) and related frameworks
• Lead reflective supervision, performance management, and staff development
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and data integrity for client support
• Build and sustain relationships with clinical teams, JCP, and other partners
• Coordinate with stakeholders to navigate systems for IPS integration
• Support staff through challenges and manage competing priorities
• Prepare for fidelity reviews and contribute to fidelity assurance processes

Key requirements

• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Experience in supervising staff and delivering reflective supervision
• Understanding of IPS principles and person-centred practice
• Ability to uphold IPS standards and embed them in local context
• Experience working in complex health, employment, and social care systems
• Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Resilience and adaptability to manage priorities and challenges

• leadership
• coaching
• clear communication
• IPS principles
• Fidelity reviews (understanding and preparation)
• SEQF (Supported Employment Quality Framework)

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