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Team Manager (Mental Health)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Havant, Hampshire PO9, England

Salary

£47,430 - £52,735 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Team Manager for the South East Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team will lead a service dedicated to providing quality support to adults in the community.
  • Candidates must have a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England, along with extensive experience managing complex cases.
  • The role involves line management, strategic planning, and overseeing safeguarding inquiries, with a focus on wellbeing and performance management.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to earn an additional market supplement of up to £2,500 per annum upon completing AMHP training.
  • Applicants can expect to hear back within two weeks of the closing date, with a strong emphasis on professional development and work-life balance.

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

What you’ll be doing:  

  • 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, whilst continuously improving in response to the changing environment. 
  • Managing complex multi-agency work, including negotiation with partner agencies based on robust knowledge and application of legal frameworks. 
  • Overseeing safeguarding enquiries that involve the highest level of risk.      


What we’re looking for:   

  • Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).  
  • Extensive experience managing complex cases, supervising others and acting as a senior decision maker. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills. 
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills. 
  • Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.
  • Previous experience of working in a management position or in a mental health setting would be a plus.       


​​​​​​​Why join us?   

  • AMHP Pathway: We’ll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Team Manager duties. When you’ve completed your AMHP training, you’ll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 per annum. 
  • Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities and supportive supervision.  
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.  
  • Competitive Benefits Package: Find more information here.    


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. 

Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Team Leader, Case Manager, Social Care Manager, Welfare Manager.  

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