At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team providing mental health support to children and young people in educational settings.
- Company: Join Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, making a real difference in young lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working options and regular travel across the locality.
- Why this job: Be a leader in mental health, inspiring change and supporting the next generation.
- Qualifications: Registered professional with experience in mental health services and team management.
The predicted salary is between 56515 - 56515 £ per year.
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic MHST Team Manager to lead the Mental Health Support Teams for Education settings. This senior role offers the chance to manage, supervise, and inspire a skilled team making a real impact on young lives. The national ambition is for MHSTs to be available in all education settings by the end of 2029.
Main Duties:
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health support to children and young people
- Oversee clinical assessments, risk management, and care planning
- Ensure robust record-keeping and data quality
- Manage caseloads, support coordination of referrals, and facilitate regular team meetings
- Provide clinical and line management supervision
- Drive staff development, recruitment, and performance
- Work in partnership with schools, local authorities, and community stakeholders
- Contribute to service improvement, audits, and outcome monitoring
- Support national and local priorities aligned with Trust objectives
- Champion safeguarding and equality
- Promote continuous professional development
Working Pattern: Hybrid model. Team works within education settings 4 days per week, with 1 flexible working day (may include working from home). Regular travel across the locality required.
Essential Criteria:
- Registered core profession (social work, nursing) OR Child and Young Person Wellbeing Practitioner OR Educational Mental Health Practitioner registered with BABCP/BPS
- Substantial post-qualification experience within CAMHS, MHST, or adult mental health services
- Experience in clinical and line management supervision and annual appraisal
- Highly developed knowledge of mental health issues in children and young people
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and National Policies
- Knowledge of NICE guidance in treatment of mental health problems for children and young people
- Evidence of ability to lead, motivate and manage a group
- Ability to manage risk in individuals presenting with mental health needs
Mental Health Support Team (MHST) for Education Team Manager in Bury employer: PsyDin
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the mental health and wellbeing of both staff and the young people they serve. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in education settings, employees benefit from a hybrid working model and opportunities for continuous growth within a dynamic team. Located in Bury, this role not only provides competitive salaries but also the chance to be part of a national initiative aimed at enhancing mental health support across the UK.
