Community Inclusion Lead/Team Manager

NHS; Sefton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Inclusion Lead to join their innovative team. This role focuses on managing teams and overseeing the Sefton Pathways Advice Service, aimed at addressing the social determinants of health. You will engage with partner organizations to enhance community health and wellbeing, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a tangible impact in the community while working in a supportive environment that values staff development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and projects in health or social care.
• Strong understanding of social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sefton Pathways Advice Team and Wellbeing Support Team.
• Oversee service delivery to ensure quality and effectiveness.

Skills

Team Management

Project Oversight

Community Engagement

Social Prescribing

Education

Relevant Degree

Health or Social Care Qualification

Job description

Community Inclusion Lead - The Life Rooms - Band 6

The Life Rooms is one of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's innovative services. Our Social Model of Health is designed to support the prevention and population health agendas through health activation and community access.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join The Life Rooms Team as a Community Inclusion Lead across Sefton Pathways Advice Service.

The Pathways Advice Service works with individuals to address the wider social determinants of health and their impact on mental and physical health and wellbeing. The service provides socially prescribed support tailored to individual needs, aiming to reduce health inequalities.

Main duties of the job

The Sefton Community Inclusion Lead will be responsible for:

1. Managing the Sefton Pathways Advice Team.
2. Managing the Wellbeing Support Team.
3. Overseeing the Sefton Pathways Advice offer to ensure safety, quality, and effectiveness standards.
4. Ensuring delivery of service specifications and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).
5. Engaging with Mersey Cares services to promote The Life Rooms offer.
6. Building connections with partner organisations in Sefton to support social prescribing.
7. Project oversight and development.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The post is based at Southport Life Rooms with travel throughout Sefton expected.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest providers of physical and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people. We offer inpatient and community services, including high secure mental health facilities, and are committed to 'perfect care'—safe, effective, timely, equitable, and efficient.

We support staff development and work with service users, families, and carers to co-design services. Currently, we are implementing organizational and service improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Details

• Posted on: 09 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum
• Contract: Fixed-term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 350-TWS7172232

Job location

The Life Rooms, 23-33 Scarisbrick Avenue, Southport, PR8 1NW