Team Manager - Talking Therapies in Bath

We have an amazing opportunity for a Team Manager to join our dynamic team at Durham & Darlington Talking Therapies. The post holder will work within the service Senior Leadership Team to support the delivery of talking therapies for anxiety and depression in the Durham and Darlington locality. They will lead a team, working closely with senior clinicians to ensure high quality patient care.

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Band 7

Location: TBC, Durham and Darlington Area

Main duties of the job:

• Manage the team, including all HR processes and planning capacity and demand.
• Support the service manager and clinical lead to achieve KPIs for wait times and patient outcomes.
• Work collectively as part of the Local Leadership Team.
• Work as part of the operational management team under the service manager.
• Ensure the performance management of the team through leading leadership supervisions and appraisals.
• Be familiar with policies and procedures relating to staff management – e.g., attendance, performance management, etc.
• Build relationships with other teams and organisations to ensure seamless flow of patient care.
• Ensure administration processes are in place to support the work of the team.

About us: Mental Health Matters is a national charity that provides 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 are 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 offer you:

• Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Access to our workplace pension scheme
• 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
• Life assurance and free will‐writing service
• Blue Light Card and charity workers discounts
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Employee recognition and celebration schemes
• A tailored induction programme, bespoke personal development and career pathways to support you in your role and career aspirations

How to apply: We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents. We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Greg Hawman, the Service Manager on 0191 333 3300 (subject line – FAO service manager).

Qualifications:

• Evidence of continuing education to degree level
• A commitment to continuing professional development and record of achievement

Experience:

• Experience of management within a health care or relative social care setting
• Performance managing teams and information
• Experience of delivering services and management of risk

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.