Job Description

Deputy IPS Service Manager

Working Hours:

Full Time 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

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Starting Salary:

34,748 per annum, rising to 37,473 after 6 month probation

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Location:

Sale Road Norwich - travel required to other sites and external venues
?You will be required to travel to other locations where necessary. Due to the nature of the role, a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are essential. Business insurance is also required. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile for cars, after deducting the mileage between your home and work base.

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What is IPS?

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To support your clients back into work, our service uses the internationally recognised Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model. This model is proven to be the most effective model when supporting individuals on their mental health recovery journey back into employment.To find out more about the IPS model, please visit this website:

https://ipsgrow.org.uk/about/what-is-ips/

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The Role

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As the Deputy IPS Service Manager you will support the effective day-to-day delivery of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service within Norfolk and Waveney Mind. This role assists in leading the IPS teams (Routes, Onwards and Connect to Work), ensuring high-quality employment services for people accessing the services.

?You will work closely with the Service Manager, Team Leaders, clinical teams, and external partners to maintain a high standard of operational delivery, monitor outcomes, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

?We are looking for someone who is supportive, empathetic, and an excellent communicator with strong listening skills. You will be a proactive and motivating leader who thrives on helping others succeed, both your team and the clients they support into employment.

?You will have experience in providing line management, coaching, and supervision, and be confident in setting clear objectives, monitoring performance, and supporting your team to meet their targets. With a strong commitment to learning and development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through regular coaching, reflective practice, and the sharing of best practice.

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Closing date: Monday 27th October

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Interview date: TBC

????How To Apply

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*Candidates will be redirected to the Norfolk and Waveney Mind website to apply online.

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??Norfolk and Waveney Minds Equity Statement

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We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions and disabilities. We also value and actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health, recognising that your personal journey can bring unique insight and empathy that helps others feel heard, supported, and valued. At Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone passionate about mental health feels respected, valued, and supported.

?Safeguarding Statement

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Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.

Please note

: Internal candidates will be given priority consideration for this position.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 34,748.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person