Salford City Council is recruiting a Principal Manager to lead Mental Health Social Work and the AMHP Hub within Adult Social Care. The post carries strategic and operational responsibility for statutory duties under the Care Act and Mental Health Act, with accountability for service performance, quality and change. It is a senior role that also represents the service in forums such as safeguarding, MAPPA and multi-agency panels. Social Work England registration is essential, and informal conversations before applying are encouraged.
What the job involves
- Provide overall leadership and oversight of Mental Health Social Work and the AMHP service
- Be accountable for service performance, quality and continuous improvement
- Lead organisational change, improvement programmes and service development aligned to strategic priorities
- Work with partners across health, police and wider systems to deliver coordinated services
- Use data, insight and evidence to drive high standards of practice and decision-making
- Represent the service at a senior level in safeguarding, MAPPA and multi-agency panels
- Ensure services are safe, legally compliant, financially sustainable and focused on outcomes for adults
Qualifications
- Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England
Registration & licences
- Registration as a social worker with Social Work England
Experience
- Substantial experience in Adult Social Care and statutory mental health services
- Proven track record of leading services through change and improvement
- Experience operating in complex, high-demand environments, balancing risk, performance and system pressures
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated frameworks
- Building strong relationships across organisational boundaries
- Values-based leadership that motivates, challenges and supports teams
- Comfort working at pace, with ambiguity and complex decisions
Nice to have
- Education to Masters or Fellowship level
- Diploma in management
- Post-qualification specialism such as AMHP, BIA or Practice Educator
What’s offered
- Strong peer and senior leadership support
- Opportunities for continued professional development
- A culture of high support, high challenge and continuous learning
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Contact Details:
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