Deputy Operational Team Manager

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in Leeds is seeking a Deputy Operational Team Manager to enhance their mental health support services. This role involves leading daily operations, managing team development, and fostering partnerships for inclusive care. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health services with strong leadership qualities. A commitment to safeguarding is essential. This position offers a part-time opportunity with a meaningful impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Experience of leadership and supervision skills.
• Experience in mental health services as a carer, client, or volunteer.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service operations and provide expert guidance.
• Manage and support the team through line management and supervision.
• Drive recruitment and uphold service excellence.
• Build strong external partnerships for accessible services.

Skills

Experience supporting mental health services

Leadership and people skills

Judgment in safeguarding situations

Passion for equity and inclusion

Job description

Are you the calm, knowledgeable leader who can help shape and deliver mental health support that really makes a difference?

Main duties of the job

Why choose Northpoint?

Were a trusted, values-led charity with a bold vision for mental health. Working hand-in-hand with local partners, schools, health services, and national programmes, we bring a joined-up, person-centred approach that makes a meaningful difference to the children, young people, and adults we support. At Northpoint, were proud of the work we do and the impact it has. If youre looking for real purpose and heart in your work, we think you will be too.

About us

At Northpoint, were excited to share an exciting part time opportunity for aDeputy Operational Team Manager, Primary Care Mental Health based in Leeds!

Were proud to be part of the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS), a collaborative initiative bringing together IAPT services and primary care mental health support across Leeds. Working alongside around 200 colleagues across seven operational teams, together were able to support up to 28,000 people with complex mental health needs every year. Were looking for a proactive and inspiringDeputy Operational Team Managerto work alongside our hub management team, to lead practitioners and administrators and shape the smooth running of our service, with people at the centre of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

What you'll do:

• Lead daily service operations and provide expert guidance on operational, clinical and safeguarding issues
• Manage and support the team through line management, supervision, and professional development
• Drive recruitment and implement practice guidelines to uphold service excellence
• Build strong external partnerships and champion inclusive, accessible services that reach disadvantaged communities

What you'll bring:

• Experience supporting mental health or therapy services, with a confident, compassionate approach
• Natural leadership and people skills to guide and energise a diverse team
• Sound judgement in complex safeguarding and risk situations
• A passion for equity, inclusion, and collaborative working with partners

Person Specification

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Experience of leadership and supervision skills and commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience of mental health services as a carer, client or volunteer.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.