Team Manager; Mental Health

As the Team Manager for our South East Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team, you’ll lead a vital service dedicated to delivering high‑quality support to adults in our community. Through person‑centred, strengths‑based social care, you’ll empower individuals to maximise their independence and improve their quality of life.

Our Mental Health Service is entering an exciting period of transformation, reshaping how we work and developing innovative, needs‑led approaches to improve outcomes for the people we support. We are rethinking our processes, strengthening collaboration with health partners, and enhancing our engagement with individuals who are hardest to reach. This is a unique opportunity to influence and lead meaningful change – driving forward new ways of working and playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the service.

• Providing line management support to the team, with a focus on wellbeing, quality of work and performance management.
• Taking responsibility for key decision‑making, including agreeing outcomes for escalations and complaints.
• Undertaking strategic planning to ensure we continue to deliver an effective service, whilstcontinuouslyimproving in response to the changing environment.
• Managing complex multi‑agency work, negotiating with partner agencies using robust legal knowledge.
• Overseeing safeguarding enquiries that involve the highest level ofrisk.

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Extensive experience managing complex cases, supervisingothers,and making sound, senior‑level decisions.
  
  Experience with in mental health services would be beneficial.
• Leadership skills to influence, motivate and manage others.
• Excellent problem‑solving and risk assessmentskills.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Commitment todemonstratingour values and behaviours, showing compassion,empathy and respect.

• AMHPpathway:We’llsupport you to complete your
  
  AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Team Manager duties. Whenyou’vecompleted your AMHP training,you’llbe eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 per annum.
• Professional development:Continuous learningopportunitiesand supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support:Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitivebenefitspackage
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  Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Team Leader, Case Manager, Social Care Manager, Welfare Manager.