At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of Mental Health Advisors and provide tailored support to adults in need.
- Company: Join SEL Mind, a diverse organisation transforming mental health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive work culture, professional development, and inclusive environment.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to promoting wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health services and strong supervisory skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
The 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 Advisors
- Ensure high-quality case management, safeguarding practice and accurate record-keeping
- Deliver holistic assessments and brief, person-centred interventions to a small caseload
- Coordinate referrals and work collaboratively with Oxleas and community partners
- Monitor outcomes, contribute to service development and represent the team in key meetings
- Promote recovery, independence and access to local wellbeing opportunities
About You
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience working within mental health services
- Strong line management or supervisory experience
- Confidence in completing holistic assessments and managing a diverse caseload
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
- A proactive, reflective and person-centred approach
Successful 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 November
About Us
SEL 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.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
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Age UK Bradford District is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people within the community. With a flexible and hybrid working environment, a supportive team culture, and a strong commitment to professional development, employees can thrive while building lasting relationships and partnerships that drive community engagement. Join us in creating a positive change and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your work truly matters.
Contact Details:
South West Community Chaplaincy Recruitment Team
