Team Manager - Mental Health

Job Introduction

Job Introduction

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to provide countywide leadership and operational support across our Mental Health Service. This is a collaborative role that will work alongside three established Team Managers and their teams, providing additional leadership capacity, operational resilience and flexible support across teams to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes for people accessing our services. This is a fixed-term opportunity for up to 12 months.

About the role

As a Team Manager within the Mental Health Service, you will provide leadership, oversight and practice support across multiple teams, helping to drive performance, quality assurance, workforce development and service improvement. Acting as a flexible resource, you will support priorities across the service, contribute to the implementation of key projects and service developments, and help maintain continuity during periods of change, increased demand or absence. Working closely with operational managers and key partners, you will promote strengths-based practice, effective risk management and person-centred approaches that deliver positive outcomes for individuals accessing support.

Key responsibilities  

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of social care professionals and Advanced Practitioners.
• Promote innovative, strengths-based approaches that support adults with Mental Health to live fulfilled and independent lives. Provide oversight and decision-making for complex cases, safeguarding enquiries, risk management, and legal processes.  
• Ensure assessments, reviews, support planning, and interventions are delivered to a consistently high standard.    
• Support staff development through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.   
• Drive continuous service improvement, quality assurance, and excellent practice standards.    
• Build and maintain positive partnerships with health colleagues, providers, families, and community networks.   
• Manage resources effectively and contribute to the strategic development of Mental Health services across the county.

About you

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate leader who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for adults with Mental Health.

Essential Requirements

• Professional in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing with current registration (HCPC/NMC).  
• A minimum of two years' post-qualification experience within health or adult social care.
• Experience of leading, supervising, or managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of legislation relating to adult social care, safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and associated statutory frameworks.  
• Experience managing complex cases and promoting positive risk-taking.
• Excellent communication, partnership-building, and problem-solving skills.

We're particularly looking for someone who  

• Shares a genuine commitment to supporting people with Mental Health to have great lives.    
• Can inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Leads with empathy, resilience, and professionalism.    
• Is confident navigating complexity and driving positive change.
• Champions inclusion, equality, and person-centred practice.
• Believes in co-production and working alongside people, families, and carers to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Why join Lincolnshire County Council?

This is an opportunity to take on a rewarding leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, development, and excellent social care practice.

You'll benefit from

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of adults with Mental Health.
• A supportive senior leadership team and collaborative working culture.
• Access to ongoing professional and leadership development.
• The chance to influence service delivery and future developments within Adult Care.
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• A commitment to learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Our leadership expectations

We are looking for leaders who demonstrate:

• Personal Leadership
• Future-Focused Thinking
• Political and Commercial Awareness
• Commitment to Developing Others
• A Drive for Excellence and Results

You must have the ability to travel across the county in order to meet the needs of the service.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Matt Nicholson via email on matt.nicholson@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 18/10/26.

Interviews: TBC.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. 

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.