Mental Health Team Manager – Hybrid Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Adult Mental Health Social Work Team Manager to lead a dedicated team of social workers and practitioners. You will provide professional supervision, drive safeguarding and risk management, and ensure high standards of practice and service delivery.

Applicants must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with substantial experience in adult mental health and a strong grasp of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience in adult mental health services.
• Strong knowledge of Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Proven leadership and partnership-building across organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social workers and practitioners with supervision and oversight.
• Ensure timely safeguarding responses, risk management and crisis handling.
• Oversee budget, resources and drive continuous improvement.
• Embed strengths-based, evidence-informed approaches in the service.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Risk management

Partnership working

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Adult Mental Health Social Work Team Manager to lead a dedicated team of social workers and practitioners. You will provide professional supervision, drive safeguarding and risk management, and ensure high standards of practice and service delivery.

Applicants must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with substantial experience in adult mental health and a strong grasp of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental