Senior AMHP Team Leader – Older Adults CMHT

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Team Leader for the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. In this role, you will manage a multi-disciplinary team focused on supporting older adults with mental health issues. Key responsibilities include supervising social workers, contributing to AMHP duty, and leading safeguarding inquiries. The ideal candidate will be a registered social worker and an Approved Mental Health Professional with excellent leadership abilities and a passion for promoting independence and well-being among residents.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with experience in mental health care for older adults.
• Experience as a mental health practitioner in a similar service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team.
• Oversee line management and professional governance of social workers.
• Contribute to AMHP duty rota and provide senior cover.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of MHA and MCA

Organizational skills

Diplomacy and negotiating skills

IT skills

Education

Qualification as a registered social worker with Social Work England

Approved Mental Health Professional qualification

Job description

A local governmental organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Team Leader for the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. In this role, you will manage a multi-disciplinary team focused on supporting older adults with mental health issues. Key responsibilities include supervising social workers, contributing to AMHP duty, and leading safeguarding inquiries. The ideal candidate will be a registered social worker and an Approved Mental Health Professional with excellent leadership abilities and a passion for promoting independence and well-being among residents.