Job overview
The Home Treatment Team (HTT) Manager plays a pivotal leadership role within the acute care pathway, providing operational and clinical management to a multidisciplinary team delivering intensive community‑based mental health support as a safe and effective alternative to hospital admission.
The post‑holder ensures the delivery of high‑quality, responsive care for individuals in acute mental health crisis, promoting least‑restrictive, recovery‑focused interventions. You will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the service, including clinical governance, staffing, resource allocation, and service development, while guiding a team of nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, support workers and medical staff to deliver timely assessments, robust risk management, crisis planning and short‑term therapeutic interventions in service users’ homes.
The post‑holder will uphold excellence in crisis care through adherence to national standards, Trust policies and regulatory requirements, fostering a supportive and accountable team culture through effective supervision, performance management and staff development. This role is ideal for a motivated and experienced mental health professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for crisis care and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
The Home Treatment Team Manager provides operational and clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, high‑quality crisis care in the community. The role involves overseeing clinical decisions, risk assessment and workload allocation across the multidisciplinary team, alongside staff supervision, performance management and rota planning to maintain consistent service delivery. The post‑holder ensures timely responses to referrals, promotes alternatives to admission, supports early discharge and works closely with inpatient wards, community teams, emergency services and other partners to deliver seamless care pathways. They lead on governance, safeguarding, incident management and quality improvement, monitor key performance indicators and maintain accurate documentation in line with Trust and professional standards, while fostering a compassionate, recovery‑focused team culture.
Working for our organisation
Working for CNWL means joining a Trust that genuinely invests in its people, with a comprehensive package of staff benefits, wellbeing support and career development opportunities. You’ll have access to extensive rewards including long‑service and achievement recognition, salary sacrifice schemes, financial wellbeing support, annual leave purchase options, and discounts through platforms such as Blue Light Card and Vivup.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info. The Home Treatment Team Manager provides dynamic clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering intensive community‑based mental health crisis care as an alternative to hospital admission. The post‑holder ensures safe, high‑quality, person‑centred interventions by overseeing daily operations, coordinating referrals, managing risk and allocating staff and resources effectively. The role includes providing clinical oversight, guidance and support for practitioners undertaking assessments, crisis planning and home‑based treatment, while upholding standards of documentation, governance, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. The manager will develop strong partnerships with acute wards, crisis services, community teams, emergency departments, police, ambulance services and other agencies to ensure seamless care transitions, avoid unnecessary admissions and facilitate safe early discharge. The post‑holder will also manage workforce planning, supervision, performance and staff wellbeing, fostering a compassionate, resilient and recovery‑focused team culture aligned with the Trust’s values and commitment to excellent crisis care
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
Vaccination
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
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