Job Title: Practice Manager - Mental Health and Wellness Team Location: 741 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 3HR Rate: £42.00 per hour UMB Department: London Borough of Waltham Forest Experienced Social Worker and AMHP ________________________________________ Overview: We are seeking an experienced and qualified Practice Manager to join the London Borough of Waltham Forest in the Mental Health and Wellness Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with a passion for delivering high-quality and legally compliant social care practice. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! Role Summary: As a Practice Manager, you will report to a Team Manager and take on responsibility for managing and supervising a team of qualified and support staff. You will also support colleagues in delivering exceptional care and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing a complex caseload and triages. • Leading as a Duty Lead within the team. • Developing person-led support plans for adults in Mental Health and Wellness. • Working with vulnerable adults and older people, ensuring their safety, independence, and well-being. • Coordinating with external partners and agencies to deliver integrated care services. • Representing the Council at multi-agency meetings. • Managing a team of staff, offering guidance and supervision to ensure high performance. • Undertake the full legal range of social care assessments and develop person-led support plans. • Maintain good working relationships with professional colleagues, external agencies, and service users. • Demonstrate a high level of communication, negotiation, and assertiveness skills. • Handle challenging situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of adults and older people. • Provide direct line management and supervision for staff members. Skills and Experience Required: • Significant post-qualifying social work experience in a children and families or mental health setting. • Experience of complex case management and risk assessment. • Ability to make decisions based on thorough analysis and evidence. • Demonstrable knowledge of working with multi-cultural communities and delivering culturally sensitive services. • ICT proficiency, including Microsoft applications. • Proven experience managing complex and challenging situations. Qualification: • Social Work Degree (BA or MA in Social Work). • HCPC Registration as a qualified social worker. • AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professional) Qualification. • Post-qualifying experience in a relevant social care or mental health setting. • Enhanced DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service)