Team Manager - Adult Mental Health

At North Tyneside Council, people are at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Mental Health Leadership Team as the manager of our Mental Health Social Work Team. As part of our commitment to meeting increasing service demand, this role will strengthen management capacity and support the continued delivery of high-quality, person-centred services.

North Tyneside Council is dedicated to providing outstanding mental health services to our community and improving outcomes for the people we support.

As a team manager, you will be at the forefront of our mental health social work services, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality offer to people who need our help and support as we meet our statutory obligations.

You will lead a team of senior social workers, social workers and mental health reablement workers, providing guidance, support, and professional development to ensure best practices are adhered to.

This role is vital in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and rights of individuals with care and support needs. We work extremely closely with our colleagues in partner services to ensure that our service users always benefit from a multi-disciplinary approach. You will be confident in working with a variety of partners across operational platforms.

You will lead your team and will receive regular support and supervision from the Senior Manager. You will be part of a wider network of team managers. You will be supported to build excellent working relationships with staff, residents and partners, to make our vision a reality.

We invest in our workforce and are immensely proud to be in the top 5 social work employers in the country in the Standards for Employers of Social Workers Health Check 2024.

What's it like to work for us?
We know how you work is important.

Our strengths-based approach helps people to transform their lives. Known as 'Ways to Wellbeing', we focus on getting to know the individual and what matters most to them: building the life they want, close to the people they care about.

We will provide you with an environment where your work can thrive. Through regular, supportive supervision, unrivalled team spirit, and manageable workloads, you'll be supported to build excellent working relationships with the people you support.

We believe in developing our managers, so you can both achieve your ambitions and make a real difference to the lives of residents in North Tyneside.

Why work for us
We're proud to have a high number of staff who choose North Tyneside as their career for life. Here is what some of our brilliant colleagues have to say about working here:

"I work in a supportive, rewarding environment where I can make a real difference" - Megan, Social Worker, Mental Health

North Tyneside has a friendly and encouraging leadership team which bring out the best in me" - Amelia, Social Worker, Mental Health

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Natalie Thompson (natalie.thompson@northtyneside.gov.uk)
With nationally recognised services, ambitious plans for the future and a thriving service for children and adults, there's no better time to join North Tyneside Council.

For information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council's "About Us" pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.

Why North Tyneside Council?

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.

To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan, click here.

Applying

To view more information about the role and view the Job Description please click &slshquot;Apply&slshquot; you will be taken to the North Tyneside Careers Portal.

Learn More

For further information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, candidate support, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council's "work for us&slshquot; page here Work for us | North Tyneside Council

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