Team Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Team Manager Hours: 37.5 Hours per week Salary: £ 43,742 -per annum with progression to £ 50,056 per annum Location: Durham and Darlington region More than just a job. A choice to make a difference! Why work for 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 a re 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 need: MHM are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and dynamic leader to join the Talking Therapies (TT) team as Team Manager in the Durham & Darlington TT service. They will be leading a team of therapists and practitioners to deliver high quality talking therapies to individuals in the Bishop Auckland area. This role works closely with the Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust (TEWV) as a partner provider in the service, as well as other stakeholders and agencies. You will oversee the day to day management of the team, ensuring it is well lead and providing support, supervision and development for your team members. You will be responsible for ensuring KPIs are met and working collaboratively with other colleagues and teams to ensure a seamless flow of care for people using our services. Please see the attached job description for more detail About us To be successful in this role, you will have strong leadership skills and be able to manage and develop a team of professionals. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to understand and implement policy and procedures and interpret data to ensure the team are meeting the service delivery requirements. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program during your induction, which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive: * Band 7 equivalent salary, with an annual pay review process * 25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays * Enhanced Occupational Sick pay * 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, HealthCare Cash Plan * Life Assurance and Free Will writing service * Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts * Access to Tickets for Good * Employee recognition and celebration schemes * Bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• This role works closely with the Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust (TEWV) as a partner provider in the service, as well as other stakeholders and agencies.
• You will oversee the day to day management of the team, ensuring it is well lead and providing support, supervision and development for your team members. You will be responsible for ensuring KPIs are met and working collaboratively with other colleagues and teams to ensure a seamless flow of care for people using our services.

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will have strong leadership skills and be able to manage and develop a team of professionals. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to understand and implement policy and procedures and interpret data to ensure the team are meeting the service delivery requirements.

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

County Durham DH1 5TW

Durham

DH1 5TW

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)