Deputy Team Manager

Deputy Team Manager – Adult Mental Health Team 📍 Location: Greater Manchester 🕒 Contract: Temporary / Agency 🗓 Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Hybrid Working Available) 💰 Rate: £40 per hour The Role: Are you an experienced mental health professional with strong leadership skills? We’re working with a busy and supportive Adult Mental Health Team in Greater Manchester who are seeking a Deputy Team Manager to join their service on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner looking to step into a leadership role or bring established management experience to a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities: * Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and support to a multi-disciplinary adult mental health team. * Support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care. * Allocate and monitor caseloads, ensuring effective risk management and safeguarding. * Act as a point of escalation for complex cases and provide clinical and professional guidance. * Contribute to service development and quality improvement aligned with national standards. * Collaborate with health, social care, and voluntary partners to deliver integrated, recovery-focused support. * Maintain accurate records and performance data to meet service targets. Requirements: * Social Work England registration (essential) * Substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental health services * Previous supervisory or management experience (desirable) * Strong understanding of mental health legislation, safeguarding, and the Care Act Additional Information: * Hybrid working: Minimum of 3 days per week in the office * Full-time hours: Monday to Friday * Start date: ASAP * Pay: Competitive and negotiable based on experience Why Work with Ardent Social? At Ardent Social, we offer a supportive and experienced team who understand the demands of social work. With nearly 30 years of combined recruitment expertise, we’re here to guide you from the first conversation to weekly check-ins once you start your role. We're not just about placing candidates – we’re about building lasting relationships. ✅ Specialist social work recruitment team ✅ Ongoing support throughout your placement ✅ Quick and smooth onboarding process Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about this opportunity. 📩 Contact us today – we’re here to support you every step of the way. Ardent Social is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds