Community Services Manager - CMHT
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £59,903 i £62,040 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £59,903 - £62,040 inclusive of £706 London Weighting |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | People/25/315639 |
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Are you a strong and confident leader ready to drive service improvements and support a dynamic, multidisciplinary team? If so, we want to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Services Manager to join our Adult Community Mental Health team on a permanent, full-time basis, for 37 hours per week.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker who is registered with Social Work England. You will have a current AMHP qualification and significant experience in Community Mental Health teams (CMHTs).
You will lead the social care element of our Integrated Mental Health Service, ensuring high-quality delivery, innovation and budget efficiency. You will provide expert leadership to Social Workers, AMHPs and support staff while driving positive change in mental health social care.
You will be based within our Community Mental Health team in Bracknell.
About the team…
The Bracknell Adult Community Mental Health Team is a dedicated team providing vital support to adults experiencing significant mental illness, as well as their carers. We offer a range of interventions, including medication management and psychological therapies, all while coordinating comprehensive, person-centred care within the community. The team also fulfils statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Care Act 2014. We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults, actively identifying and responding to risks to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities…
To collaborate with the CMHT Senior Management team and Clinical Leadership to provide guidance on the integration of social work and social care values, practices and statutory responsibilities in the delivery of integrated health and social care services for adults with mental health needs.
To supervise the Social Work Lead, AMHP Lead and social care staff, whilst establishing a workload management system to ensure caseloads and workloads align with seniority, experience and are regularly monitored based on local needs analysis.
To lead and support delivery of statutory functions (Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and s117 MHA) using strengths-based and recovery models.
To oversee social care budget and authorise payments in line with the Scheme of Delegation.
Take overall responsibility for team management including recruitment, supervision, appraisals and development of social care staff, apprentices, students and trainees, ensuring performance aligns with service priorities and individual growth needs.
Interview date...
The interview date is to be confirmed.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Lurvin Munisami - Head of Service
Tel: 07771 380858
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Services Manager to join our Adult Community Mental Health team on a permanent, full-time basis, for 37 hours per week.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker who is registered with Social Work England. You will have a current AMHP qualification and significant experience in Community Mental Health teams (CMHTs).
You will lead the social care element of our Integrated Mental Health Service, ensuring high-quality delivery, innovation and budget efficiency. You will provide expert leadership to Social Workers, AMHPs and support staff while driving positive change in mental health social care.
You will be based within our Community Mental Health team in Bracknell.
About the team…
The Bracknell Adult Community Mental Health Team is a dedicated team providing vital support to adults experiencing significant mental illness, as well as their carers. We offer a range of interventions, including medication management and psychological therapies, all while coordinating comprehensive, person-centred care within the community. The team also fulfils statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Care Act 2014. We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults, actively identifying and responding to risks to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities…
To collaborate with the CMHT Senior Management team and Clinical Leadership to provide guidance on the integration of social work and social care values, practices and statutory responsibilities in the delivery of integrated health and social care services for adults with mental health needs.
To supervise the Social Work Lead, AMHP Lead and social care staff, whilst establishing a workload management system to ensure caseloads and workloads align with seniority, experience and are regularly monitored based on local needs analysis.
To lead and support delivery of statutory functions (Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and s117 MHA) using strengths-based and recovery models.
To oversee social care budget and authorise payments in line with the Scheme of Delegation.
Take overall responsibility for team management including recruitment, supervision, appraisals and development of social care staff, apprentices, students and trainees, ensuring performance aligns with service priorities and individual growth needs.
Interview date...
The interview date is to be confirmed.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Lurvin Munisami - Head of Service
Tel: 07771 380858
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
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