Salary £53,887 - £58,283 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Countywide | International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Manager & AMHP Professional Lead to join our Mental Health Service.
We are looking for someone who is motivated and who has great leadership skills and drive to join our existing team.
As part of the senior management team, you will manage and oversee mental health social care staff within community teams as well as contributing to service development and strategic priorities.
You will have extensive experience in mental health services and must be a qualified AMHP.
As the AMHP Professional Lead you will have oversight of all AMHP operations and procedures in line with the National AMHP Service Standards and will embed continuous improvement.
You will contribute to AMHP developments at a local, regional and national level.
You will be responsible for and/or contribute to the management of performance in relation to key indicators.
The role will involve working closely with internal and external partners and stakeholders to effect change and deliver an integrated approach within the current climate of financial challenge across the public sector.This role is based on a 5-day working pattern, Monday-Friday, and standby / on-call manager duty for the AMHP Service, 6-8 weekly.Reasons to Join Us…We offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision, skill development, attractive staff benefits, generous annual leave, and a chance to thrive within Lancashire County Council's Adult Social Care Service.
We offer 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season.
You can also purchase additional leave.
Our generous Local Authority Pension Scheme.
Enhanced rates of pay for Bank Holiday and shift work.
Excellent induction and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
We'll pay for any training and registration fees you need to do your job.
A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
You'll get access to dozens of benefits including discounts on shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff.
These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
OtherLancashire County Council as an equal opportunities employer intends that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief unless this can be objectively justified.
Lancashire County Council has agreed a Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethical Standards that outline the behavioural and ethical standards that must be upheld by its employees and casual workers.
If you are appointed, you will be required to accept these provisions on appointment.
To ApplyIf you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential discussion, call Mairead Gill-Mullarkey on 01772 531509or email .
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