Senior IPS Employment Specialist
Location: Northampton, Daventry, Brackley & surrounding areas
Employer: Double Impact (West Northamptonshire Drug & Alcohol Partnership)
Salary: £35,490 with progression potential to £41,418 per year
Hours: Full-time
Role Overview
Double Impact is seeking a motivated Senior IPS Employment Specialist to lead and support a
team delivering high-quality employment support using the IPS (Individual Placement and
Support) model. This role combines leadership, service quality, and hands-on client support.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Support
Manage and maintain a high-quality IPS service in line with IPS best practice.
Supervise, coach, and support IPS Employment Specialists to meet targets and standards.
Provide monthly supervision, including caseload oversight and solution-focused
guidance.
Identify staff training needs and support continuous professional development.
Design and deliver internal training, peer learning and best practice sessions.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Service Delivery & Employer Engagement
Manage a small caseload (10–15 clients)
Support the team to build strong employer relationships and access the hidden labour
market
Coordinate external partnerships, employer outreach, and job-seeking groups.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to remove barriers to service quality.
Quality, Feedback & Reporting
Produce monitoring reports for internal stakeholders and commissioners.
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and create opportunities for service user feedback.
Support co-production by involving clients in shaping service developments.
About You
We welcome applicants who have:
Knowledge of the IPS model (or willingness to research it).
Experience supporting people or helping them progress.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Confidence approaching employers and driving employer engagement.
Negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
Understanding of substance use challenges.
Enthusiasm, resilience and a target-driven approach.
Excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills.
A full driving licence (essential).
Experience in recruitment, transferable leadership skills, or personal/family experience of substance
use are valued—please include this in your application.
Benefits
35 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays),increasing with service
Company pension
Paid mileage (minus home-to-base):
45p/mile for electric vehicles or engines ≤1.3CC
54p/mile for engines ≥1.4CC
How to Apply
Send your CV and personal statement to: danny.sheehan@turning-point.co.uk
For an informal discussion: Danny Sheehan – 07922 575315
Learn more about IPS: https://ipsgrow.org.uk
You will be employed by Double Impact, a recovery charity committed to equality and diversity
(Registered Charity No. 1139865).
We may close early if we receive high interest – early applications encouraged!