Assistant Team Manager - Mental Health Team in Tameside

Assistant Team Manager – Mental Health Team

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager – Mental Health Team
Specialism: Adults Social Work – Mental Health
Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester, UK
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join the Mental Health Team in Tameside on an ongoing locum basis. This opportunity offers flexible part-time or full-time working arrangements with a competitive hourly rate.

In this leadership role, you will support the Service Unit Manager and Team Manager in overseeing adult social care services within a mental health setting. You will contribute to service development, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of safeguarding and statutory compliance are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Support the Service Unit Manager and Team Manager in supervising social care staff

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight within the mental health team

• Promote a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement

• Ensure effective induction and ongoing development of team members

Service Development & Governance

• Contribute to strategic planning and service development initiatives

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures

• Use performance data and service user feedback to improve service delivery

• Oversee safeguarding responsibilities and promote best practice

Human Resources & Workforce Oversight

• Address staff welfare matters in line with Adult Social Care policies

• Support recruitment, disciplinary processes, equal opportunities and attendance management

• Identify and action training and development needs through appraisal processes

Partnership & Resource Management

• Lead integrated working with health partners, including collaboration with Pennine Care mental health services and local hospitals

• Promote coordinated, person-centred support for adults with mental health needs

• Support budget management and efficient use of resources

• Contribute to service transformation and redesign where required

Requirements

• Social Work England registration

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

• Significant post-qualifying experience within Adult Social Care, including Mental Health

• Experience supervising or managing staff within a statutory setting

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and mental health legislation

• Ability to lead integrated, multi-agency working

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £40.00

• Flexible part-time or full-time working options

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to contribute to strategic and service-level improvements

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Why Tameside?

Tameside, located within Greater Manchester, offers a welcoming community atmosphere combined with convenient access to city amenities and surrounding countryside. With strong transport links, local heritage and access to green spaces, Tameside provides a balanced setting for professionals seeking both career progression and quality of life.

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