Senior Manager, Mental Health Social Work & AMHP Services

Salford City Council; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a Principal Manager to lead Mental Health Social Work and the AMHP Hub within Adult Social Care. The post carries strategic and operational responsibility for statutory duties under the Care Act and Mental Health Act, with accountability for service performance and continuous improvement.

Senior leadership role, engaging in safeguarding, MAPPA and multi-agency panels, with strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and collaboration across health and policing

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required
• Experience in Adult Social Care and statutory mental health services
• Proven track record leading services through change and improvement
• Experience operating in complex, high-demand environments balancing risk and performance
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of Mental Health Social Work and the AMHP service
• Be accountable for service performance, quality and continuous improvement
• Lead organisational change, improvement programmes and service development aligned to strategic priorities
• Work with partners across health, police and wider systems to deliver coordinated services
• Use data, insight and evidence to drive high standards of practice and decision-making
• Represent the service at a senior level in safeguarding, MAPPA and multi-agency panels
• Ensure services are safe, legally compliant, financially sustainable and focused on outcomes for adults

Skills

Care Act knowledge

Mental Health Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Education

Masters or Fellowship level

Job description

Salford City Council is seeking a Principal Manager to lead Mental Health Social Work and the AMHP Hub within Adult Social Care. The post carries strategic and operational responsibility for statutory duties under the Care Act and Mental Health Act, with accountability for service performance and continuous improvement.

Senior leadership role, engaging in safeguarding, MAPPA and multi-agency panels, with strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and collaboration across health and policing