Posted 1h ago•London Borough of Hillingdon
Team Manager - Mental Health
MiddleLondon Borough of HillingdonSalary undisclosed
Job Description
Our client in North London is looking for an experienced Team Manager to lead a specialist Mental Health Hospital, Forensic & Addiction Services Team within Adult Social Care.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a qualified Social Worker and practising Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to oversee a multidisciplinary service supporting adults within mental health inpatient settings, forensic services, and addiction pathways. You will provide operational, professional, and strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality, legally compliant, and person-centred services are delivered while driving service development and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Social Workers and AMHPs across hospital, forensic, and addiction services.
- Provide oversight of complex, high-risk, safeguarding, and Mental Health Act cases.
- Ensure effective discharge planning and smooth transitions between inpatient and community services.
- Deliver professional leadership and quality assurance for Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and safeguarding practice.
- Chair complex case discussions, safeguarding meetings, and multi-agency forums.
- Develop strong partnerships with NHS Trusts, secure hospitals, probation services, police, hous
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