Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week, including some evenings (6pm - 11pmt) and weekends
Salary: PL3 £34,070 pro rata
Location: Barnsley
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join our service in Barnsley. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, well organised and qualified person to manage a team and deliver non-clinical support to individuals in times of crisis. We deliver high quality, recovery focused support to our service users who have a range of mental health needs as well as other support needs including learning disabilities, physical health issues and substance misuse.
Main duties of the job
* To ensure the delivery of high-quality recovery focused support to clients within a designated service/location.
* To actively promote the service, managing all client focussed activity within a designated service; assessment and management of referrals, needs assessment, support planning, risk management and safety planning and regular review of need.
* To ensure that all incidents and safeguarding concerns are managed in line with MHM policies and procedures.
* To proactively liaise with the Area Manager ensuring the timely escalation of any issues which may affect the safety and quality of service provision.
* To provide appropriate support and line management for staff members within relevant team/s, including the provision of induction, supervision, appraisal, development, absence and performance management in line with MHM's policies and procedures.
* To ensure that staffing resources and capacity is adequate to deliver high quality services to clients and to meet contractual requirements, including recruitment of new staff and management of the staff rota.
* Financial authorisation procedures are adhered to.
* To communicate effectively and to provide reports and associated documentation of a high standard to management and commissioners as required.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience of working in mental health services or similar. Be an experienced manager ideally within the voluntary sector. Be and excellent communicator and be confident with collecting and presenting data including to commissioners. Be available to work flexibly including some evening shifts (until 11pm) and weekends. Be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
About us
Mental Health Matters are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers.
Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities
What we offer you
· Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process
· 25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
· Enhanced Occupational Sick pay
· Access to our workplace pension scheme
· Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance
· Access to our Wellbeing Offer - including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources
· Life Assurance and Free Will writing service
· Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts
· Access to Tickets for Good
· Employee recognition and celebration schemes
· A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations
How to Apply
We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions, and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Jackie Redding -