Assistant Team Manager - Mental Health Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Assistant Team Manager - Mental Health Team

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager - Mental Health Team
Specialism: Adults Social Work - Mental Health
Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester, UK
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join the Mental Health Team in Tameside on an ongoing locum basis. This opportunity offers flexible part-time or full-time working arrangements with a competitive hourly rate.

In this leadership role, you will support the Service Unit Manager and Team Manager in overseeing adult social care services within a mental health setting. You will contribute to service development, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of safeguarding and statutory compliance are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Support the Service Unit Manager and Team Manager in supervising social care staff

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight within the mental health team

• Promote a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement

• Ensure effective induction and ongoing development of team members

Service Development & Governance

• Contribute to strategic planning and service development initiatives

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures

• Use performance data and service user feedback to improve service delivery

• Oversee safeguarding responsibilities and promote best practice

Human Resources & Workforce Oversight

• Address staff welfare matters in line with Adult Social Care policies

• Support recruitment, disciplinary processes, equal opportunities and attendance management

• Identify and action training and development needs through appraisal processes