Location
London (Hybrid Working)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£49,638 per annum rising in annual increments to £52,674 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

About the Role
We are recruiting a Supported Employment Team Leader (SEQF) to lead the delivery of the Connect to Work programme, a national initiative funded by the Department for Work and Pensions. This five-year programme provides personalised employment support for Lambeth residents with severe mental illness, disabilities, and long-term health conditions, using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
As Team Leader, you will manage a team of four IPS Employment Specialists, embedding IPS principles such as rapid job search, personalised support, and close integration with clinical services. You will oversee supervision, fidelity monitoring, employer engagement, data compliance, and resident-centred outcomes.
You will work collaboratively with NHS primary and secondary care services, adult social care, and community organisations to ensure the service reaches those most in need and supports them to move into and sustain meaningful employment.
Lambeth Council is committed to its bold ambitions for the future through the Lambeth 2030 Plan and the One Lambeth Programme, which focus on equity, ambition, kindness, and accountability. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fairer, safer, and more inclusive borough.

Experience
- Proven experience delivering or managing IPS employment support with a strong understanding of the IPS Grow fidelity model.
- Experience managing a frontline team including caseload management, reflective supervision, and performance development.
- Confidence in employer engagement to create inclusive opportunities, including job carving and retention support.
- A data-driven approach to service improvement, compliance, and fidelity monitoring.

About you
- Strong understanding and empathy of the barriers faced by disabled residents and those with long-term health conditions.
- Collaborative leadership style aligned with Lambeth’s values of Equity, Kindness, Accountability, and Ambition.
- Commitment to supporting residents into sustainable employment and improving community resilience.

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications and experience as detailed in the job description and person specification.