Job summary We are excited to share an opportunity within iCAMHS for a Team Manager position in our Healthy Little Minds team. We are seeking an inspirational and compassionate leader who understands the complexities of parent - infant relationship. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist infant mental health service grounded in relationships, early intervention, and a strong commitment to supporting parents,carers and infants at the earliest stage of life. The Team Manager will ensure high quality, compassionate, and inclusive practice, working in close partnership with families, commissioners, and a wide range of professionals to promote secure attachment and positive outcomes for infants. Main duties of the job About You The ideal candidate will have: Relevant Degree or Post graduate qualification related to Mental Health with proven knowledge, skills and experience in case work and experience of supervising or managing complex clinical cases, safeguarding and risk within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of providing full line management and team management, including, but not limited to recruitment, supervision, training, performance management, Individual wellbeing, Health and Safety, Finance, data management and reporting, adhering to NCC manager expectations and policy and procedures Experience of managing case work and supervising these cases to ensure effective treatment and care, working in a multidisciplinary model Evidence extensive experience of managing and responding to safeguarding concerns and emotional wellbeing risks A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. About us Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for? Read on to find out more Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. Job description Job responsibilities 1. Job purpose To provide operational management of the Healthy Little Minds service, that will be embedded into the current care pathways to provide the support and treatment for parents/carers and infants aged 0-2 years. Promoting positive Infant mental health will focus on parent/carer- infant relationship, inclusive of early intervention prior to birth, in the form of assessment, risk management, formulation, direct evidenced based practice interventions, group interventions and professional consultation. This work focuses on supporting positive relationships and strong attachments between infants and their parents/carers. Key partnership work will be required with Childrens Services; Nursery/Education, Educational Psychologists, Midwifery and Health services, Early Help and other services within CAMHS and voluntary agencies. The post holder will work in close partnership with commissioners and with parent/carer volunteers with responsibility for adhering to the contract requirements. 2. Principal duties and responsibilities 1. Lead the operational management of the Healthy Little Minds service, ensuring early identification of infants mental health needs, parent/Infant relationships and additional needs through effective screening and delivery of quality services within a range of open access, targeted sessions and project work. 2. Provide operational leadership and full line management of the team and service, including, but not limited to recruitment, supervision, training, performance management, Individual wellbeing, Health and Safety, finance, data management and reporting, adhering to NCC manager expectations and policy and procedures. 3. Work with the Healthy Little Minds stakeholder group, co-produce and co-develop the service with parent volunteers and embed a partnership approach to development of the service. Work in close partnership with commissioners to ensure that the service is developed in accordance with the expectations of the commissioners, clearly communicating any barriers or challenges as soon as they arise. Ensure that the Healthy Little Minds team are working effectively in the wider context of Childrens Integrated Services Directorate to safeguard children from harm and meet the support needs of Children and Families through preventative and early interventions, using effective assessment, risk management and safeguarding. Ensure learning from the Directorate Learning Improvement Framework with responsibility for quality evidence base of interventions, case recording and outcomes for children and their families meet good standards. To support and oversee the team, enabling them to conduct assessments and formulate plans with parent/carers & their infant who have complex presentations. Gathering, interpreting and integrating data from a variety of sources including medical, social care, education and family along with a range of psychological tools and observational methods with the individual, carers and others involved in their care. To support and oversee interventions that are targeted to meet the individual needs of the infant and their family. The post holder will take a line management and case management role in service delivery. They will work with the Service Leads in-depth knowledge of a range of psychological models, theories, interventions and their evidence base, using a range of professional hypotheses, monitoring efficacy and outcomes and alter interventions accordingly by working in close partnership with the infant and their parents/carers, professionals and organisations who are supporting them. To assist in the coordination and the running of therapeutic groups. To work in partnership with the allocated University to provide necessary information to allow for a thorough service evaluation. Lead the management of change in response to Government Agendas and locally adopted policies and procedures, thus ensuring that the service is fit for purpose. Manage and resolve complaints in line with the Children Act 1989, Working Together 2015, National Minimum Standards and Nottingham City Council Policies and Procedures. Responsible for ensuring the service provides accurate progress reports as required for Directorate targets and service measures, working with commissions around the agreed KPIs. Ensure appropriate communication, liaison and relationships with other city departments, agencies and voluntary organisations and to act as a representative of the department at relevant forums. To ensure that meaningful co-production and participation and a trauma informed culture are embedded as core values of the PIR service from the start of the service mobilisation. To ensure compliance with Nottingham City Manager policy and procedures, including but not limited to GDPR, Health and Safety, performance management, people management handbook and financial regulations. To deputise for the Healthy Little Minds Service Lead when required 3. All staff are expected to maintain high standards of customer care in the context of the City councils Core Values, to uphold the Equality and Diversity Policy and health and safety standards and to participate in training activities necessary to their post. 4. All staff are expected to abide by the obligations set out in the Information Security Policy, IT Acceptable Use Policy and Code of Conduct in order to uphold Nottingham City Council standards in relation to the creation, management, storage and transmission of information. Information must be treated in confidence and only be used for the purposes for which it has been gathered, and should not be shared except where authorised to do so. It must not be used for personal gain or benefit, nor should it be passed on to third parties who might use it in such a way. All colleagues are expected to uphold the City Council obligations in relation to current legislation including the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act. 5. This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder may be required to carry out any other duties as directed by a supervising officer, the responsibility level of any other duties should not exceed those outlined above. 6. Numbers and grades of any staff supervised by the post holder: Up to 14 colleagues including Advanced Specialists, Specialist Practitioners, Family Support Workers, Analysis & Insight Officer, Business Support Officers and Students 7. Post holders immediate supervisor: Healthy Little Minds Service lead Prepared by/author: Elayne Walker Job title: Healthy Little Minds Service Lead Job description Job responsibilities 1. Job purpose To provide operational management of the Healthy Little Minds service, that will be embedded into the current care pathways to provide the support and treatment for parents/carers and infants aged 0-2 years. Promoting positive Infant mental health will focus on parent/carer- infant relationship, inclusive of early intervention prior to birth, in the form of assessment, risk management, formulation, direct evidenced based practice interventions, group interventions and professional consultation. This work focuses on supporting positive relationships and strong attachments between infants and their parents/carers. Key partnership work will be required with Childrens Services; Nursery/Education, Educational Psychologists, Midwifery and Health services, Early Help and other services within CAMHS and voluntary agencies. The post holder will work in close partnership with commissioners and with parent/carer volunteers with responsibility for adhering to the contract requirements. 2. Principal duties and responsibilities 1. Lead the operational management of the Healthy Little Minds service, ensuring early identification of infants mental health needs, parent/Infant relationships and additional needs through effective screening and delivery of quality services within a range of open access, targeted sessions and project work. 2. Provide operational leadership and full line management of the team and service, including, but not limited to recruitment, supervision, training, performance management, Individual wellbeing, Health and Safety, finance, data management and reporting, adhering to NCC manager expectations and policy and procedures. 3. Work with the Healthy Little Minds stakeholder group, co-produce and co-develop the service with parent volunteers and embed a partnership approach to development of the service. Work in close partnership with commissioners to ensure that the service is developed in accordance with the expectations of the commissioners, clearly communicating any barriers or challenges as soon as they arise. Ensure that the Healthy Little Minds team are working effectively in the wider context of Childrens Integrated Services Directorate to safeguard children from harm and meet the support needs of Children and Families through preventative and early interventions, using effective assessment, risk management and safeguarding. Ensure learning from the Directorate Learning Improvement Framework with responsibility for quality evidence base of interventions, case recording and outcomes for children and their families meet good standards. To support and oversee the team, enabling them to conduct assessments and formulate plans with parent/carers & their infant who have complex presentations. Gathering, interpreting and integrating data from a variety of sources including medical, social care, education and family along with a range of psychological tools and observational methods with the individual, carers and others involved in their care. To support and oversee interventions that are targeted to meet the individual needs of the infant and their family. The post holder will take a line management and case management role in service delivery. They will work with the Service Leads in-depth knowledge of a range of psychological models, theories, interventions and their evidence base, using a range of professional hypotheses, monitoring efficacy and outcomes and alter interventions accordingly by working in close partnership with the infant and their parents/carers, professionals and organisations who are supporting them. To assist in the coordination and the running of therapeutic groups. To work in partnership with the allocated University to provide necessary information to allow for a thorough service evaluation. Lead the management of change in response to Government Agendas and locally adopted policies and procedures, thus ensuring that the service is fit for purpose. Manage and resolve complaints in line with the Children Act 1989, Working Together 2015, National Minimum Standards and Nottingham City Council Policies and Procedures. Responsible for ensuring the service provides accurate progress reports as required for Directorate targets and service measures, working with commissions around the agreed KPIs. Ensure appropriate communication, liaison and relationships with other city departments, agencies and voluntary organisations and to act as a representative of the department at relevant forums. To ensure that meaningful co-production and participation and a trauma informed culture are embedded as core values of the PIR service from the start of the service mobilisation. To ensure compliance with Nottingham City Manager policy and procedures, including but not limited to GDPR, Health and Safety, performance management, people management handbook and financial regulations. To deputise for the Healthy Little Minds Service Lead when required 3. All staff are expected to maintain high standards of customer care in the context of the City councils Core Values, to uphold the Equality and Diversity Policy and health and safety standards and to participate in training activities necessary to their post. 4. All staff are expected to abide by the obligations set out in the Information Security Policy, IT Acceptable Use Policy and Code of Conduct in order to uphold Nottingham City Council standards in relation to the creation, management, storage and transmission of information. Information must be treated in confidence and only be used for the purposes for which it has been gathered, and should not be shared except where authorised to do so. It must not be used for personal gain or benefit, nor should it be passed on to third parties who might use it in such a way. All colleagues are expected to uphold the City Council obligations in relation to current legislation including the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act. 5. This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder may be required to carry out any other duties as directed by a supervising officer, the responsibility level of any other duties should not exceed those outlined above. 6. Numbers and grades of any staff supervised by the post holder: Up to 14 colleagues including Advanced Specialists, Specialist Practitioners, Family Support Workers, Analysis & Insight Officer, Business Support Officers and Students 7. Post holders immediate supervisor: Healthy Little Minds Service lead Prepared by/author: Elayne Walker Job title: Healthy Little Minds Service Lead Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Degree/Post graduate qualification related to Mental Health with proven knowledge, skills and experience in case work and experience of supervising/managing complex clinical cases, safeguarding and risk within a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of learning or qualification(s) in the field of child development /infant mental health/ attachment and management /leadership skills Experience Essential Evidence extensive experience of managing and responding to safeguarding concerns and emotional wellbeing risks Ability to communicate effectively, at all levels both orally and in writing particularly to provide professional advice and chairing of multi-agency complex meetings. Be diplomatic and approachable Experience of working with children with attachment disorders or mental health presentations Effective influencing skills Experience of co-production, participation and project management skills Able to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and others both internal and external. Ability to produce documents / reports / presentations using a wide variety of software including word and excel etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Degree/Post graduate qualification related to Mental Health with proven knowledge, skills and experience in case work and experience of supervising/managing complex clinical cases, safeguarding and risk within a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of learning or qualification(s) in the field of child development /infant mental health/ attachment and management /leadership skills Experience Essential Evidence extensive experience of managing and responding to safeguarding concerns and emotional wellbeing risks Ability to communicate effectively, at all levels both orally and in writing particularly to provide professional advice and chairing of multi-agency complex meetings. Be diplomatic and approachable Experience of working with children with attachment disorders or mental health presentations Effective influencing skills Experience of co-production, participation and project management skills Able to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and others both internal and external. Ability to produce documents / reports / presentations using a wide variety of software including word and excel etc. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Nottingham City Council Address Meadows Family Hub Kirby Gardens Nottingham NG2 2TZ Employer's website