Mental Health Team manager

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7.5% market supplement

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council, based in Wiltshire, is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Adult Mental Health Social Work Service. You will supervise a dedicated team, oversee safeguarding and risk management, and drive continuous improvement across the service.

The role requires a qualified Social Worker (SWE registered) with significant adult mental health experience and strong partnership-working skills to deliver integrated care and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Extensive leadership experience in adult mental health services.
• Knowledge of Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social workers and practitioners with professional supervision.
• Provide operational leadership and oversee practice standards.
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management and crisis response are timely and effective.
• Manage resources and budget, drive continuous service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Risk management

Budget management

Partnership working

Education

Social Work qualification (SWE registered)

Job description

Salary: £58,203 - £60,514 per annum (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate leader to manage our Adult Mental Health Social Work Service in Wiltshire.

Our service supports adults with complex mental health needs. Working in partnership with health colleagues, local providers, and wider community services, we deliver integrated social care interventions that promote recovery, independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for those we support.

As Team Manager, you will lead a dedicated team of social workers and practitioners, providing professional supervision, operational leadership, and oversight of practice. You will ensure timely and effective responses to safeguarding concerns, risk management, and crisis situations, while maintaining high standards of practice and service delivery. You will also be responsible for resource and budget management, driving continuous improvement, and embedding strengths-based, evidence-informed approaches across the service.

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with significant experience in adult mental health services and a strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act. Proven leadership skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across organisational boundaries are essential.

If you are an inspiring leader with a passion for adult mental health and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults across Wiltshire, we would love to hear from you.

This position comes with a 7.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Dawn Langsford, Service Manager for Living and Ageing Well, at [e-mail]

Application criteria

Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.