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

Full time, permanent

Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service has been rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), an achievement we are immensely proud of.

As evidenced in our report from the CQC, 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.

To support us in our ongoing journey, new roles within the Adult Social Care service are emerging. We now have an exciting opportunity to join us as Service Manager – Mental Health and Approved Mental Health Practitioners (AMHP)

The Role

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.

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 

Interview date: week commencing 14th July 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.