Deputy Centre Lead / Team Leader

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic candidates to join their Lambeth Living Well Centres. This role involves leading and managing the delivery of high-quality care and support for individuals accessing the centre. Candidates will be part of a collaborative effort to enhance mental health support across the borough, working closely with various partner organizations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous pay, flexible working options, and career development opportunities, fostering a supportive team environment where staff feel valued and appreciated.

Benefits

Generous pay, pensions, and leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Car lease deals

Keyworker housing options

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Wellbeing events

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to high standards of care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of care and support at the Living Well Centres.
• Ensure workforce adheres to the principles and values of the Living Well Network Alliance.
• Improve quality and maintain safety in the care provided.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Social Work

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Learning Disability Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

Job description

Join Our Team: Exciting Opportunities at Lambeth Living Well Centres

We are recruiting for one position within the Lambeth Living Well Centre:

South-West Living Well Centre

Based at Gracefield Gardens in Streatham, providing Short Term Support Services, offering assessments and brief interventions to residents aged 18 and over, regardless of diagnosis.

Both services are essential parts of the Lambeth Alliance, working closely with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), social care, and voluntary sector organizations. As part of our innovative Lambeth Living Well Network (LWN) Alliance, we aim to deliver a fully integrated and coordinated mental health system that emphasizes individuals' strengths and supports their overall health and wellbeing.

Our work is rooted in collaboration, bringing together Certitude, Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Group, Lambeth Council, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and Thames Reach to enhance mental health support across the borough.

We seek dynamic and enthusiastic candidates with strong leadership skills and a commitment to high standards of care. As part of your role, you will contribute to our journey toward a fully integrated system, joining one of our three established Living Well Centres in Lambeth.

The post holder will support their line manager in operating and developing the Living Well Centres, including:

1. Leading and managing the safe and effective delivery of care and support for people accessing the centre, within the parameters of delegated responsibility provided by the Alliance partnership organizations.
2. Ensuring the centre workforce adheres to the principles, values, and outcomes of the Living Well Network Alliance.
3. Effectively meeting all delegated statutory and regulated duties, with advice and support from relevant partner organizations.
4. Improving quality, maintaining safety, and leading innovative practices.

To apply for this position, you must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker.

We are committed to ensuring our staff benefit from a comprehensive package and value a healthy work-life balance. We offer an extensive range of benefits for you and your family, fostering a supportive team environment at SLaM. We want you to feel valued and appreciated, which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package.

Some of Our Benefits Include:

• Generous pay, pensions, and leave, dependent on role and service length.
• Flexible working options, including part-time work and job sharing.
• Career development opportunities supported through mentoring, coaching, and talent programs.
• Car lease deals.
• Keyworker housing options at selected sites.
• NHS discounts up to 10% at various retail brands.

Other Benefits Include:

• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Staff restaurants

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Mary James
Job title: Clinical Service Lead/Centre Lead (North)
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Theshnee Govender - Clinical Service Lead/Centre Lead (South-West)
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]