Senior Manager - Mental Health

Surrey County Council; Reigate; On-site; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Council seeks a leader for the Mental Health management team, focusing on enhancing outcomes for residents. This role oversees daily adult social care delivery, managing a budget alongside partners and ensuring high-performance standards in East and Mid Surrey. Applicants should hold a professional qualification in social care and have experience in team management, with a commitment to personalisation and community engagement.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, rising with service

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle discounts

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Relevant recent experience in managing frontline social care.
• Comprehensive professional knowledge in social care & health service provisions for adults.
• Commitment to supporting carers and adhering to Equality and Diversity policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily adult social care support delivery.
• Collaborate with partners to improve local lives.
• Manage a delegated budget and ensure high performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Education

Professional qualification in social care or relevant health qualification

Job description

• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this role is £68,774 per annum and is based on a 36 hour working week.

This opportunity is being offered initially as a 1 year secondment. Please ensure you seek your managers approval to apply for this opportunity.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our Mental Health management team within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to work as part of the leadership team working closely with partners to improve the outcomes for our residents in Surrey.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Service

The Mental Health Service provides support to Surrey residents who meet social care criteria under the Care Act, focusing on personalisation and a recovery-focused, strength-based approach. Our aim is to empower service-users to make informed choices, control their care, and be active community members. Teams deliver high-quality care and are known for their friendly and effective service.

About the Role

You will oversee the daily delivery of adult social care support, be part of the local leadership team, manage a delegated budget, and ensure high performance standards across East Surrey, Mid Surrey, the AMHP team, and the Social Care Duty Team. You will collaborate with council partners, health providers, and the voluntary sector to improve local lives.

We seek an enthusiastic, innovative leader with a professional qualification in health or social care and a proven track record in team management. You should understand and commit to the personalisation agenda, have experience in adult social care services, and be knowledgeable about relevant legislation. A commitment to supporting carers and adhering to the Council's Equality and Diversity policy is essential.

Shortlisting criteria

To be considered for shortlisting to interview, your application, CV and personal statement will clearly evidence that you have the following:

• A Professional qualification in social care, occupational therapy or other relevant health qualification
• Relevant recent experience in managing frontline social care
• A comprehensive professional knowledge base in relation to social care & health service provisions for adults

If you have a flexible and adaptable leadership style and are excited about the opportunity to focus and use your skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of people in Surrey we want to hear from you!

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Liz Uliasz on MS Teams or by email.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/08/2025 with interviews to follow.The interview will include an exercise on the day - further details will be provided if you are invited to interview.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

We look forward to receiving your application with personalised statement.Please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about ourvalues .

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description.Our Life at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.