Team Manager - Mental Health

# Team Manager - Mental Health## Job Introduction
** Job Introduction
** We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to provide countywide leadership and operational support across our Mental Health Service. This is a collaborative role that will work alongside three established Team Managers and their teams, providing additional leadership capacity, operational resilience and flexible support across teams to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes for people accessing our services.

** This is a fixed-term opportunity for up to 12 months.
**** About the role
** As a Team Manager within the Mental Health Service, you will provide leadership, oversight and practice support across multiple teams, helping to drive performance, quality assurance, workforce development and service improvement. Acting as a flexible resource, you will support priorities across the service, contribute to the implementation of key projects and service developments, and help maintain continuity during periods of change, increased demand or absence.

Working closely with operational managers and key partners, you will promote strengths-based practice, effective risk management and person-centred approaches that deliver positive outcomes for individuals accessing support.
** Key responsibilities
*** Lead, motivate and develop a team of social care professionals and Advanced Practitioners.
* Promote innovative, strengths-based approaches that support adults with Mental Health to live fulfilled and independent lives. Provide oversight and decision-making for complex cases, safeguarding enquiries, risk management, and legal processes.
* Ensure assessments, reviews, support planning, and interventions are delivered to a consistently high standard.
* Support staff development through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
* Drive continuous service improvement, quality assurance, and excellent practice standards.
* Build and maintain positive partnerships with health colleagues, providers, families, and community networks.
* Manage resources effectively and contribute to the strategic development of Mental Health services across the county.
** About you
** We're looking for an experienced and compassionate leader who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for adults with Mental Health.
** Essential Requirements
*** Professional in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing with current registration (HCPC/NMC).
* A minimum of two years' post-qualification experience within health or adult social care.
* Experience of leading, supervising, or managing teams.
* Strong knowledge of legislation relating to adult social care, safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and associated statutory frameworks.
* Experience managing complex cases and promoting positive risk-taking.
* Excellent communication, partnership-building, and problem-solving skills.
** We're particularly looking for someone who
*** Shares a genuine commitment to supporting people with Mental Health to have great lives.
* Can inspire and develop high-performing teams.
* Leads with empathy, resilience, and professionalism.
* Is confident navigating complexity and driving positive change.
* Champions inclusion, equality, and person-centred practice.
* Believes in co-production and working alongside people, families, and carers to achieve the best possible outcomes.
** Why join Lincolnshire County Council?
** This is an opportunity to take on a rewarding leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, development, and excellent social care practice.
** You'll benefit from
*** The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of adults with Mental Health.
* A supportive senior leadership team and collaborative working culture.
* Access to ongoing professional and leadership development.
* The chance to influence service delivery and future developments within Adult Care.
* Flexible working opportunities and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
* A commitment to learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
** Our leadership expectations
** We are looking for leaders who demonstrate:
* Personal Leadership
* Future-Focused Thinking
* Political and Commercial Awareness
* Commitment to Developing Others
* A Drive for Excellence and Results
** You must have the ability to travel across the county in order to meet the needs of the service.
**** If you would like an open and informal discussion regards…