At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to deliver exceptional mental health support for children and young people.
- Company: Join Barnardo's, a trusted name in children's services, making a real difference in North Cumbria.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to shape the future of mental health support in your community.
- Why this job: Be a key player in expanding vital mental health services across schools in North Cumbria.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing services for children and young people is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40050 £ per year.
Overview
The North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) commissions Barnardo's to provide Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) across North Cumbria. Due to an exciting expansion to our service, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Team Manager who can support staff to deliver an outstanding service to children, young people and their families in the West locality team in North Cumbria.
Locality and Schools
The service operates as 2 locality teams across North Cumbria – West covering Egremont, Whitehaven, Workington, Cockermouth, Maryport, Keswick, Solway Coast and East covering Carlisle, Penrith, Eden. The service currently works with 84 educational settings including primary schools, secondary schools, a college, special education schools and pupil referral units (PRUs). However, as of September 2026, all schools in North Cumbria will have an MHST presence within them.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Team Manager to offer leadership and management to a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated mental health practitioners. The successful person will be responsible for managing 2 of the teams in the West Locality.
Qualifications and Experience
If you have a proven track record of managing services for children and young people to deliver high quality outcomes, then we would love to hear from you!
Team Manager (23161) employer: BARNARDOS
At Barnardo's, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our Team Managers to lead dedicated mental health practitioners in making a real difference in the lives of children and young people across North Cumbria. With a strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities, our team members are encouraged to enhance their skills while enjoying the unique advantage of working in a region rich in natural beauty and community spirit. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding mental health support and be part of a team that values your contributions and commitment.
