Head of Mental Health Services

23 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary :

The Head of Mental Health is responsible for leading managing and continuously improving the Council s mental health services.

This role involves overseeing a wide range of adult social care functions managing a significant workforce and budget and working in partnership with health public and voluntary sectors to deliver effective mental health outcomes for the residents.

Key Duties / Accountabilities (Sample) :

Provide strategic leadership for all adult mental health social care services including enablement assessment support planning safeguarding and hospital discharge.

Lead and manage social care teams offering professional guidance and driving service quality.

Oversee partnerships with BEHMHT CCG Public Health and voluntary sector partners.

Champion the social model of disability across mental health systems.

Lead safeguarding responsibilities including the effective operation of MCA and DoLS.

Drive service innovation personalisation and progressionfocused practices to promote independence.

Manage the implementation of service improvements and major change programmes.

Monitor performance and apply quality assurance frameworks across the service.

Lead financial planning and ensure effective budgetary control to achieve required savings.

Represent the Council as lead professional for mental health services in strategic forums.

Provide leadership cover for the Director of Adult Social Care when needed.

Skills / Experience :

Proven track record in senior management within complex organisations.

Demonstrated success in service development delivery and financial planning.

Extensive knowledge of mental health and adult social care legislation and statutory frameworks.

Strong leadership project management and stakeholder relationshipbuilding skills.

Experience managing large teams and leading performance improvement initiatives.

Skilled in safeguarding risk management and delivering highquality customerfocused outcomes.

You will be expected to work collaboratively across departments and agencies to meet service goals.

The role includes chairing key panels such as the AMHP warranting panel and may involve highlevel decisionmaking within the Councils governance structures.

This is a key leadership post within Adult Social Care and plays a vital role in promoting safe effective and innovative mental health services.

Additional Information :

The closing date : 17 / 04 / 2025 @17 : 00.

Degreelevel education with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. DipSW CQSW DipCOT).

Proven track record in senior management within complex organisations. Demonstrated success in service development, delivery, and financial planning. Extensive knowledge of mental health and adult social care legislation and statutory frameworks. Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder relationship-building skills. Experience managing large teams and leading performance improvement initiatives. Skilled in safeguarding, risk management, and delivering high-quality, customer-focused outcomes. You will be expected to work collaboratively across departments and agencies to meet service goals. The role includes chairing key panels such as the AMHP warranting panel and may involve high-level decision-making within the Council\'s governance structures. This is a key leadership post within Adult Social Care and plays a vital role in promoting safe, effective, and innovative mental health services.

Education

Degree-level education with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. DipSW, CQSW, DipCOT).

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Daily Salary Salary : 663 - 663