Job Details: Job Reference: HCC623317 Salary Range: £48,948 - £54,423 per annum Work Location: Public Service Plaza, Havant (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 8 March 2026 Interview Date: w/c 23 March 2026 The Role: As the Team Manager for our South East Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team, you’ll lead a vital service dedicated to delivering high quality support to adults in our community. Through person centred, strengths based social care, you’ll empower individuals to maximise their independence and improve their quality of life. Our Mental Health Service is entering an exciting period of transformation, reshaping how we work and developing innovative, needs led approaches to improve outcomes for the people we support. We are rethinking our processes, strengthening collaboration with health partners, and enhancing our engagement with individuals who are hardest to reach. This is a unique opportunity to influence and lead meaningful change – driving forward new ways of working and playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the service. What you’ll be doing: Providing line management support to the team, with a focus on wellbeing, quality of work and performance management. Taking responsibility for key decision-making, including agreeing outcomes for escalations and complaints. Undertaking strategic planning to ensure we continue to deliver an effective service, whilst continuously improving in response to the changing environment. Managing complex multi-agency work, negotiating with partner agencies using robust legal knowledge. Overseeing safeguarding enquiries that involve the highest level of risk. What we’re looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Extensive experience managing complex cases, supervising others, and making sound, senior level decisions. Experience within mental health services would be beneficial. Leadership skills to influence, motivate and manage others. Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills. Strong communication and relationship management skills. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Team Manager role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Why join us? Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Mental Health Teams do. AMHP pathway: We’ll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Team Manager duties. When you’ve completed your AMHP training, you’ll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 per annum. Professional development: Continuous learning opportunities and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Team Leader, Case Manager, Social Care Manager, Welfare Manager. Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. Values Based Recruitment: We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack. Additional Information: Team Manager (Mental Health) Candidate Pack Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk For an informal chat about the role, please contact Linda Spreadbury, District Service Manager on linda.spreadbury@hants.gov.uk, Jane Kalmykov, District Service Manager on jane.kalmykov@hants.gov.uk or Emma Setford, Social Work Senior Operational Manager on emma.setford@hants.gov.uk Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.