Team Manager Mental Health (Adult Social Care)

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a compassionate Team Manager for Mental Health to lead a dedicated team within Adult Social Care. The role requires a leader who is knowledgeable in mental health legislation and is focused on delivering person-centred care. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and relationship building, the successful candidate will inspire and motivate the team while ensuring high-quality mental health services. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including flexible working opportunities and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience in Adult Social Care and legislative application.
• Ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team ensuring safe, effective support.
• Build collaborative relationships with health partners.
• Embed personalised care and promote independence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Legislative knowledge

Collaboration

Personalised practice

Job description

Reading Borough Council is searching for a compassionate, driven, and forward‑thinking leader to join us as our next Team Manager for Mental Health within Adult Social Care. We are looking for someone who brings both professional confidence and a genuine commitment to improving lives. We seek someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding care, energised by leading others, and motivated by delivering high‑quality mental health services.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role

As the Team Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team of skilled practitioners, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, person‑centred support across Adult Social Care.

You’ll bring strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and Safeguarding Adults. More importantly we want someone who applies them with consistency, integrity and compassion.

Your leadership will help embed personalised care, promote independence, and balance positive risk‑taking with robust risk management. You’ll also build strong, collaborative relationships with health partners to ensure holistic, joined‑up support.

You’ll be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

What we are looking forward for

• A compassionate leader who inspires confidence and brings out the best in others
• A skilled communicator who can guide, support, and motivate a diverse team
• A professional with strong legislative knowledge and experience in Adult Social Care
• A champion of personalised, strengths‑based practice
• A collaborator who builds positive relationships with partners and stakeholders

Our vision and values

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.

Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

• Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
• Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
• Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
• Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On‑site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

For an informal discussion, contact Jo Purser, Deputy Director Adult Social Care at [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 6th February 2026

Visit: www.moretoreading.co.uk to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.