Deputy Team Manager - 24/7 Youth Mental Health Crisis

NHS; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in the UK is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for its Crisis Response Team. Based in Knowsley, the role involves supporting a multi-disciplinary team responding to mental health crises, with responsibilities including deputising for the Clinical Team Manager and overseeing care standards. Applicants should be a registered professional with relevant training and experience in mental health. This position offers flexible working, including nights and weekends, with travel required across multiple sites.

Benefits

Travel expense reimbursement

Out of hours pay enhancements

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Registered Core Professional Social Worker or Nurse with up-to-date registration.
• Experience working with CAMHS and in a multi-agency framework.
• Post-registration training in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as needed.
• Support the development of integrated care pathways.
• Participate in clinical supervision to monitor standards.

Skills

Leadership qualities

IT Skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Education

Registered Core Professional Social Worker or Nurse

Professional qualification in psychotherapy or equivalent

Job description

A leading health trust in the UK is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for its Crisis Response Team. Based in Knowsley, the role involves supporting a multi-disciplinary team responding to mental health crises, with responsibilities including deputising for the Clinical Team Manager and overseeing care standards. Applicants should be a registered professional with relevant training and experience in mental health. This position offers flexible working, including nights and weekends, with travel required across multiple sites.