Mental Health Team Manager

Due to an internal promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of the Mental Health Team Manager. In Blackburn with Darwen we believe we have the solid foundations for providing excellent social work services to local people. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Team Manager to lead the Mental Health Team alongside the Service Manager and second Team Manager. You will be responsible for promoting Blackburn with Darwen's vision, objectives and priorities effectively to our staff, partners and the public. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills alongside ensuring that the residents of Blackburn with Darwen are discharged from hospital in a safe and timely manner. This role will be an integral part of the management team working collaboratively with colleagues across all local authority departments and with our health partners leading the vision, transformation and strategic direction of the Council. You will be based within a co-located team working alongside Health colleagues and will benefit from input from a range of colleagues to support you in your role and work in a multi-disciplinary environment. The Team Manager must be able to demonstrate the high level of knowledge and skills required to:

• Support the Council's vision and corporate objectives.
• Effectively manage the significant day to day challenges of the role.
• Achieve continuous improvement in performance, encouraging innovation and appropriate challenges to the status quo.
• Maintain an evidence based culture, which is person centred, commands the confidence of commissioners and customers, and promotes multi-disciplinary and cross organisational working
• Ensure a strong customer focus with clear emphasis on the importance of relationships with people who use services,
In your position as the Mental Health Team Manager you will offer leadership to the local authority social workers and assessment and review officers. Providing professional oversight, supervision, advice and support in the management of the team. You will understand the value and importance of integrated working with partner agencies in delivering support and protection to individuals, carers and their families whilst ensuring safe and effective discharges from hospital. We are looking for a successful candidate who is passionate about their area, safeguarding, supporting and developing staff teams and collaborating with colleagues, partners and service users. Please refer to Key Requirements document for further information regarding role and responsibilities. If you are looking for a role which is both challenging and rewarding and would like to be part of a strong and supportive team then this is for you.


• a competitive salary
• regular supervision
• strong and supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• team based learning opportunities
• a comprehensive and structured personal progression pathway
• access to a range of health and wellbeing support
• hybrid working arrangements
Pay grade will be dependent on skills and experience