Team Manager | Mental Health

Team Manager - Adult Mental Health Services Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving high-quality social care? Randstad Social Care is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Team Manager to lead integrated Adult Mental Health Social Work Services across Renfrewshire. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on recovery-focused care and support a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership:
Provide direct line management, professional supervision, and performance guidance to a team of Qualified Social Workers, MHOs, and Social Care Assistants. Statutory Compliance:
Oversee complex case management under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, and Adult Support and Protection legislation. Service Integration:
Collaborate with NHS partners, community mental health teams, and third-sector organisations to promote integrated, recovery-focused care pathways. Resource Management:
Manage team resources, caseload distribution, and commissioned care packages to balance service capacity with high standards of care. Quality Assurance:
Conduct regular case reviews, handle service enquiries and complaints, and ensure full adherence to SSSC professional standards and local authority governance.

Qualifications:

Professional Registration:
Active registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker, or with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / relevant professional body. Vetting:
Valid PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme membership for working with protected adults.

Education:

Recognised professional Social Work qualification (BA Hons, DipSW, MSc) or equivalent health/social care qualification. Mental Health Officer (MHO) status is highly desirable.

Experience:

Proven leadership or management experience within statutory Adult Mental Health or Joint Health & Social Care services. Mobility:
Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for community visits and multi-site management across Renfrewshire.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay:
Outstanding hourly rates with hassle-free weekly payroll. Flexible Working:
Hybrid arrangements blending office presence across Renfrewshire Council offices. Contract Security:
Minimum 3-month term with strong potential for extension. Professional Growth:
Access to free training courses to support your ongoing registration and leadership development. Support:
Dedicated recruitment consultant as a single point of contact, plus a contributory pension scheme and a £300 referral bonus (T&Cs apply).

To Apply:

If you are a proven social care leader ready to drive high standards across Renfrewshire, apply today! Submit your updated CV directly or contact the Randstad Social Care team to discuss this management opportunity. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.