Dates: 29 & 30 September 2026
Times each day: 09:15 – 16:30 with regular breaks and an hour for lunch
Delivered: Live online via Zoom
Price: £370 + VAT per person (£444 total) – revised price to reflect change in course duration from 1.5 days to 2 days.
About this course
This 2-day course will explore the essential elements of what it means to be a successful IPS supervisor or team leader, equipping you with the skills to effectively lead your service towards high fidelity.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities – learning how to lead your team, how to access available resources, and support employment specialists in delivering high-quality outcomes.
This course assumes you already have a good understanding of IPS principles and fidelity to the model, either from attending Doing what works: IPS training for employment specialists, or having worked as an employment specialist before stepping up into a supervisor role.
Who should attend?
Senior employment specialists, team leaders and managers who supervise employment specialists.
Entry requirements and when to attend this training:
After completing Doing what works: IPS training for employment specialists.
The training will cover:
- The key success factors in IPS and what drives high performance
- The roles and responsibilities of an IPS supervisor
- IPS as a strengths-based approach
- Techniques for coaching (GROW model) and effective supervision
- Creating supportive working environments
- Managing difficult conversations
- Encouraging employer engagement practices in your team.
- Quality and performance management practices to achieve high fidelity
- Partnership working and building effective relationships with stakeholders to support your IPS services
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Payment methods
We accept payment by invoice only.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the course are subject to full payment.
Cancellations made more than 2 weeks before the course have the option to transfer to a different date or receive a refund.
Please note that transfers are not possible with less than 2 weeks’ notice. In the unlikely event that Centre for Mental Health needs to cancel a course, delegates will be offered a place on the next available course or a full refund. By completing the booking form, you agree to these terms.
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Enquiries
Zak Palmer
courses@centreformentalhealth.org.uk