Job overview

IPS into Work is a dedicated team that supports residents in finding meaningful, sustainable paid employment that fits into their career aspirations and recovery journey. The service is holistic and personalised with a track record of changing lives!

The role is extremely rewarding and you can make a lasting positive impact. A normal week would involve:

  • Field mentoring staff to model an IPS approach.
  • Monitor and manage performance to meet key deliverables.
  • Leading meetings and forums to enhance joint working.
  • Engaging employers to develop partnerships.

Role

At Via, we care about helping people overcome substance misuse and we feel that employment goes hand in hand with recovery. Our award-winning IPS Into Work team support people to find meaningful employment that aligns with their ambitions so that they have a platform to build a brighter future.

Do you want to lead a team to transform people’s lives? If the answer is yes, this could be the perfect job for you!
We are seeking a motivational and performance driven manager to embed, lead and deliver our holistic service to Islington residents.

Responsibilities

Please see a list of responsibilities on the job description attached.

The person

  • Demonstratable experience of building effective networks and relationships with people from differing backgrounds.
  • Experience of staff supervision, management and/or mentoring.
  • Passion for and knowledge and understanding of working with substance misuse, disability or with other socially excluded or vulnerable groups.
  • Great leadership, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrating a highly cooperative approach to supporting the team to deliver service objectives.
  • A strong, motivational and adaptable communication style with excellent verbal and written skills including record keeping and report writing.
  • Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets.
  • Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office programs and digital meeting platforms and systems.
  • Experience if working in an employment service or equivalent.