Requirements
The successful candidate must have strong leadership and coaching skills, along with experience in staff supervision and performance management. A solid understanding of employment support programmes and the ability to uphold IPS principles are essential for this role.
Job Description
Havering Works Team Leader - Salary - Grade 7- £43,680 - £48,003pa
Havering Works is an internal team, grant funded to provide employment support to residents who face barriers to secure and remain in work. The positions within the team are fixed term for the duration of the grant, initially 2 years but with the possible extension to 3 years. The Team Leader will oversee and provide case load supervision for 4 Employment Specialists working directly with residents. The Connect to Work (CtW) programme must deliver to externally assessed quality standards - Individual Placement Support and the Supported Employment Quality Framework. The successful person will have a good understanding of employment support programmes and experience in the supervision of staff. CtW requires close monitoring of client support, excellent record keeping and attention to detail, so these will be key attributes and skills for the appointee.
The successful person will have:-
Strong Leadership & Coaching Skills:-
Ability to support and develop Employment Specialists.
Experience in reflective supervision and performance management.
Confidence in giving feedback and fostering a culture of learning and development.
Problem solving
Understanding of IPS Principles:-
Commitment to person-centred practice.
Ability to uphold the IPS model and embedding IPS standards while adapting to Connect to Work and the individual borough context.
If possible - Understanding of fidelity reviews and how to prepare for these and the fidelity assurance processes.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:-
Skilled at building relationships with clinical teams, JCP, and other partners.
Able to advocate for IPS and navigate systems to support integration.
Resilience & Adaptability:-
Able to manage competing priorities and support staff through challenges.
Experience working in complex systems (e.g., health, employment, social care).
Training on fidelity - IPS and SEQF will be available.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Natasha.Langston2@havering.gov.uk
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 25/09/2026, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.
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