Service Manager - Mental Health and AMHP

SERVICE MANAGER – Mental Health and Approved Mental Health Practitioners (AMHP)

Full time, permanent

New roles within the Adult Social Care service are emerging and we now have an exciting new opportunity as Service Manager – Mental Health and Approved Mental Health Practitioners (AMHP).  This new role will be part of the management structure and will ensure robust leadership is in place.

Sefton has a strong track record of partnership working and place leadership, and for having a motivated and dedicated workforce that is resilient and adaptable, it puts the Council in the best possible place to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.

A new opportunity

Having operational responsibility for several key services including the Mental Health Teams North and South Sefton as well as the AMHP service, you will manage and lead the effective delivery of all statutory duties ensuring services are safe, responsive, timely and outcome focused for the benefit of our residents and carers.

You will ensure the implementation of quality frameworks and robust risk management is in place, ensuring adherence to the national assurance framework for Adult Social Care.

A successful track record of delivering outcomes through leading, motivating, managing and empowering teams is required, as is leadership and management experience within Health and Social Care in Local Government or a large complex organisation.

You will have a professional qualification in Social Care or Health and current registration.

Sefton is a confident and connected borough

Sefton is the northern borough of Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents. We have the best of both worlds in Sefton, the vibrant city of Liverpool to the south and 22 miles of fantastic coastline and respected green spaces in the north. The borough is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty and commitment to sustainability and has a flourishing visitor economy.

With the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches, dunes and the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.

Here in Sefton our communities look out for each other. We focus on our similarities and diversities but never on our differences, working together to live a fruitful life.

If you feel you are the right person for this key position, we would welcome your application. Should you have any questions prior to applying please contact Alisa Nile, Senior Manager Integrated Community Services, Sefton Adult Social Care on 0151 934 3105 or email alisa.nile@sefton.gov.uk 

Interviews to be held: Thursday 19th December 2024