Before applying for this role, please read through the Job Description and Person Specification.
Hours Per Week: 37.5The Bromley Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub (BMHWH) is a key part of the transformation of mental health services in the borough under the NHS Long Term Plan. Delivered in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, the Hub brings together primary care, secondary care and the voluntary sector to provide flexible, holistic and integrated support for adults with mental health needs.
We are seeking a Senior Mental Health Advisor to join our Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and Tailored Wellbeing pathway. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced mental health practitioners who are passionate about high-quality, person-centred support and who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. As a Senior Mental Health Advisor, you will provide strong, supportive line management to a team of Mental Health Advisors, ensuring high-quality casework, reflective practice and staff wellbeing. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will hold a small caseload, delivering tailored, time-limited one-to-one and group interventions to adults with mental health problems, including those with heightened need or risk.
You will work closely with Oxleas clinical colleagues to undertake holistic assessments, coordinate referrals, and ensure joined-up support that meets individual needs. You will also play a key role in service development, quality monitoring and representing the Mental Health Advisory team in key meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and support a team of Mental Health AdvisorsEnsure high-quality case management, safeguarding practice and accurate record-keepingDeliver holistic assessments and brief, person-centred interventions to a small caseloadCoordinate referrals and work collaboratively with Oxleas and community partnersMonitor outcomes, contribute to service development and represent the team in key meetingsPromote recovery, independence and access to local wellbeing opportunitiesAbout You (more detail in the Person Specification):We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate: Experience working within mental health servicesStrong line management or supervisory experienceConfidence in completing holistic assessments and managing a diverse caseloadAbility to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environmentStrong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced settingA proactive, reflective and person-centred approachSuccessful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Thursday 5th November (11:59pm)Likely interview date: Thursday 12th NovemberWe encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About UsSEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support. SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that's part of who you are.
Senior Mental Health Advisor in Bromley employer: London Borough of Bromley
The London Borough of Bromley is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the community through strategic leadership in pensions governance. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative culture, you will have opportunities for professional growth while working alongside dedicated Councillors and officers. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only provides meaningful work but also a chance to contribute to the future of local governance.
