Assistant Manager - Clinical Practice (MHST) - #145719

Job Description

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people?

The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) deliver evidence-based interventions based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic (CBT) approach in schools. We work directly with children and young people aged 7-17 with mild to moderate mental health issues, and their parents and carers. We also work with schools to develop or enhance their whole-school approach to emotional health and wellbeing.

As an Assistant Manager you will be working as part of a dynamic service. This requires creativity, flexibility, and adaptability. You will be educated to degree level and have a postgraduate qualification in therapeutic practice.

The Assistant Manager Will Have Responsibility For

• Delegated line management of staff and deputising for Team Managers.
• Assist Team Managers and the Whole School Approach Manager with the delivery of key service developments including the implementation of the SEND and Voice and Participation strategies, ensuring strategic goals are met.
• Assist Team Managers with oversight of referrals.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
  
  

The Assistant Manager is expected to provide day to day management support, advice, and guidance to Team members, assist with problem solving and support staff to maintain expected, professional standards of service delivery.

The post-holder will also have opportunities to provide training, advice, and support to school staff, helping to embed whole-school approaches to mental health, developing MHSTs and embedding their services within educational settings.

The role will involve collaboration with NHS, Education, and community partners. and working in partnership with educational settings to ensure good outcomes for children and young people.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Have

• Passion and commitment for working with children and young people
• Understanding of children and young people’s mental health
• Knowledge of school systems
• Strong organisational skills
  
  

Please click here to watch our video 'Choose a Career in Children's Mental Health Services'

To apply for this role please upload a CV and covering letteroutlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the attached job description and person specification. You may wish to draw on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

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Interviews will be held in person at County Hall, Lewes BN7 1UE, on a date to be confirmed.

Come and work for a friendly and supportive team, who are always supporting learning and development!

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .

Please email [email protected] or phone 01273 335585 for any questions about the post or if you wish to arrange an informal discussion.

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Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.