IPS Training UK: IPS Principles in Practice

A practical foundation for IPS service delivery

IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Training

Our IPS Principles into Practice training is designed to help Employment Specialists and managers apply the 8 IPS principles in everyday practice, strengthen fidelity, and deliver consistent, high-quality IPS support. This three-day interactive course builds confidence, clarity and structured delivery across new and established IPS services.

Designed primarily for IPS Employment Specialists, it is also highly valuable for IPS Team Leaders and Managers who want a clear understanding of what strong IPS practice looks like in real services.

Grounded in the 8 IPS Principles

Clear, practical application of each evidence-based principle.

Interactive and Practice-Focused

Three engaging days with activities, group work and applied learning.

Realistic IPS Case Studies

Scenarios used throughout the training to reflect real delivery challenges.

Led by IPS-Experienced Trainers

Delivered by trainers with direct experience of delivering IPS services and embedding IPS values in real teams.

COURSE OVERVIEW

IPS is most effective when the 8 principles are applied consistently and confidently in day-to-day work. This three-day IPS training UK programme focuses on helping teams translate the model into practical, structured delivery.

Rather than relying on presentation-style teaching, the course is interactive and activity-led. Participants work through realistic IPS case studies that run across all three days, reflecting the kinds of situations Employment Specialists face in practice. These scenarios are used to explore decision-making, rapid job search, employer engagement, integration with clinical teams, and in-work support.

The aim is not just to understand IPS, but to apply it with clarity. By the end of the programme, participants leave with stronger confidence, practical tools, and a shared understanding of what good IPS delivery looks like in their service.

What This IPS Training Covers

Participants develop practical understanding of the 8 evidence-based IPS principles in practice:

Competitive employment as the goal
Zero exclusion
Job search guided by preferences
Rapid job search within four weeks
Integration with mental health teams
Systematic employer engagement
Ongoing, individualised in-work support
Benefits counselling included

Each principle is explored through:

Interactive exercises
Group problem-solving
Case study application
Discussion of real service challenges
Reflection on fidelity standards

Participants leave with clarity on not just what the principles are, but how to apply them confidently in everyday practice.

Training Format and Duration

Our IPS training UK delivery is:

Highly interactive
Scenario-led and discussion-driven
Structured but engaging
Built around realistic IPS delivery situations
Designed to build both competence and confidence

This is not slide-heavy training. Activities are woven throughout to maintain energy and focus across all three days.

Duration

Three full training days.

These can be delivered consecutively or spaced to allow implementation between sessions.

Delivery

In-house across the UK
Optional follow-up implementation session available

Training Benefits:

Builds confident, consistent IPS delivery
Strengthens fidelity performance
Improves employer engagement skills
Increases confidence in rapid job search
Strengthens in-work support planning
Improves integration with clinical teams
Enhances consistency across the team

Ideal For:

IPS Employment Specialists
IPS Team Leaders
IPS Service Managers
Clinical team members working with IPS
New IPS services establishing delivery models
Services aiming to achieve or maintain strong fidelity scores

Each participant receives a structured IPS training workbook to guide learning across the three days, alongside practical templates and resources including the Vocational Profile and Keep Well in Work Plan. These materials are used throughout the training in realistic case study exercises, so participants practise applying them in context rather than simply receiving them at the end.

IPS Training for Employment Specialists and Service Leads

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