Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join our South and Central Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (formerly Living Well)We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to work as a Team Manager to assist with the day-to-day management of this exciting, innovative team. In this role you will provide both clinical leadership and line management supervision to staff within the service.
You will deputise on behalf of the Operational manager when required. The Neighbourhood Team offers timely access to mental health services when people need it most and provide support for people who might not traditionally meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. It is designed to support people who experience Serious Mental Illness. The team is multi agency and involves working with both clinical and VCSE organisations. There will also be input into supporting Neighbourhood Team though the current community transformation of community mental health services. As a successful applicant, you will possess excellent communication and problem solving skills. This is a busy working environment, and any successful applicant would possess proven reflective skills which helps drive ongoing service improvement and facilitates change.
Main duties of the jobAs Team manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the new developing service. Experience and knowledge of community services and third sector organizations in Manchester will be beneficial for this role. Manchester Neighbourhood Team is a compassionately led, trauma informed, and recovery focused service. CPD opportunities are available and personal interests/skills will be supported to develop and grow.
The post holder will help align and integrate Neighbourhood Team alongside the ongoing transformation of community mental health services. This will require strengthening and maintenance of relationships with other community services and colleagues.
The service currently operates between 9 - 5 Monday - Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Successful applicants will participate in the Bronze on call/site rota as required (this will entail some unsociable hours/weekend working). About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
DetailsDate posted02 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
Per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Compressed hours
Reference number437-8236036Job locationsBenchill Community CentreWythenshaweM22 8EJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached documents for job and person specifications. This provides an in-depth overview of the jobs description, which includes the main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached documents for job and person specifications. This provides an in-depth overview of the jobs description, which includes the main responsibilities. Person Specification
Professional Qualification
EssentialRMN, social worker or OT with relevant registrationDesirableManagement/Quality Improvement experience
Post Registration Experince
EssentialMinimum 4 years post registration experience. DesirableHave experience in a community mental health setting
Leadership Skills
EssentialAbility to support and manage MDT colleaguesDesirableExperience in partnership working
Clinical supervision/Line Managment
EssentialExperience of providing line management and clinical supervision to staffDesirableExperience of budget managment or resource allocation
Car owner
EssentialCar driver with access to vehicle
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
EssentialRMN, social worker or OT with relevant registrationDesirableManagement/Quality Improvement experience
Post Registration Experince
EssentialMinimum 4 years post registration experience. DesirableHave experience in a community mental health setting
Leadership Skills
EssentialAbility to support and manage MDT colleaguesDesirableExperience in partnership working
Clinical supervision/Line Managment
EssentialExperience of providing line management and clinical supervision to staffDesirableExperience of budget managment or resource allocation
Car owner
EssentialCar driver with access to vehicleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressBenchill Community CentreWythenshaweM22 8EJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressBenchill Community CentreWythenshaweM22 8EJUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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