Mental Health Social Care Lead

Overview

We are delighted to share a fantastic opportunity to become part of Oldham Council's Adult Mental Health Team. Following new partnership arrangements with our health colleagues, we are entering an exciting new chapter focused on delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support across our community. You will be joining a local authority that has been recently rated as ’Good’ by CQC in February 2026 and was praised by the inspectors for its strong leadership, positive culture and person‑centred approach.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate leader who is driven by a desire to achieve positive outcomes for those supported by Oldham's Adult Mental Health Team. You will be responsible for a team of Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Community Support Workers, and Administrators working collaboratively with system partners to make a real difference in people's lives. If you have a positive, can‑do approach, are passionate about supporting others and thrive in a dynamic, forward‑thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.

• Undertake a wide range of staff management activities such as recruitment, selection, inductions, sickness monitoring, health & safety, discipline and grievances.
• Ensure Care & Support Plans are established in conjunction with Service Users, Carers and their Families, through needs‑led assessment and are implemented, monitored and reviewed for the most effective way to support needs.
• Build and maintain relationships, both internally within the Council and partnership working with external organisations/agencies. Work with other professionals in a multi‑disciplinary setting and ensure work is integrated with other teams or agencies as appropriate.

• A Social Work degree or an equivalent recognised Social Work Qualification, e.g. DipSW.
• Experience of managing and motivating staff and ensuring work is completed to the required standard.
• Experience of giving formal supervision to staff and giving advice and guidance to develop the skills and experience of the team.
• Eligibility for Certificates of Good Character:
  If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. We have identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10‑years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared‑cost additional voluntary contributions
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24‑hour access to advice and support
• Staff recognition and celebration events
• Peer support groups

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.