Team Manager – Adult Mental Health

Team Manager – Adult Mental Health

3-6 Month Initial Contract | Start ASAP
£350-400 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

Hybrid Working, South East

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly.

Are you an experienced Adult Mental Health leader looking for your next interim opportunity?

This Team Manager position offers the chance to lead a dedicated Adult Mental Health service, supporting practitioners to deliver high-quality interventions and positive outcomes for local residents. You will play a key role in managing performance, overseeing service delivery and ensuring the team operates effectively within a fast-paced Local Authority environment.

Your Role as Team Manager:
• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management to an Adult Mental Health team.
• Oversee workload allocation, ensuring cases are managed effectively and resources are utilised efficiently.
• Support practitioners through supervision, performance management and professional development.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services that achieve positive outcomes for local residents.
• Drive service performance, operational effectiveness and adherence to statutory responsibilities.
• Attend the local office and operational sites 2-3 days per week initially, with increased flexibility available thereafter.

Your Previous Experience as Team Manager:
• Qualified Social Worker or relevant professional qualification with current registration through Social Work England (SWE) or HCPC.
• Previous experience working within an Adult Mental Health service in a Local Authority or similar organisation.
• Significant management and leadership experience within Adult Social Care.
• Experience leading Mental Health or AMHP teams and managing complex operational demands.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding responsibilities and best practice within Adult Services.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive service committed to delivering high-quality support for adults experiencing mental health challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to influence service delivery, support staff development and make a meaningful difference within the local community.

If you’re an experienced Team Manager looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. To discuss this opportunity in more detail or to apply, please contact David Midgley on 0117 313 7110 or submit your CV today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact.)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment process.

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