Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our South and Central Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (formerly Living Well)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to work as a Team Manager to assist with the day-to-day management of this exciting, innovative team. In this role you will provide both clinical leadership and line management supervision to staff within the service.You will deputise on behalf of the Operational manager when required.

The Neighbourhood Team offers timely access to mental health services when people need it most and provide support for people who might not traditionally meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. It is designed to support people who experience Serious Mental Illness. The team is multi agency and involves working with both clinical and VCSE organisations. There will also be input into supporting Neighbourhood Team though the current community transformation of community mental health services.

As a successful applicant, you will possess excellent communication and problem solving skills. This is a busy working environment, and any successful applicant would possess proven reflective skills which helps drive ongoing service improvement and facilitates change.

Main duties of the job
As Team manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the new developing service. Experience and knowledge of community services and third sector organizations in Manchester will be beneficial for this role.

Manchester Neighbourhood Team is a compassionately led, trauma informed, and recovery focused service. CPD opportunities are available and personal interests/skills will be supported to develop and grow.

The post holder will help align and integrate Neighbourhood Team alongside the ongoing transformation of community mental health services. This will require strengthening and maintenance of relationships with other community services and colleagues.

The service currently operates between 9 - 5 Monday - Friday, excluding bank holidays.

Successful applicants will participate in the Bronze on call/site rota as required (this will entail some unsociable hours/weekend working).

About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Compressed hours
Reference number
437-8236036
Job locations
Benchill Community Centre
Wythenshawe
M22 8EJ
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documents for job and person specifications. This provides an in-depth overview of the jobs description, which includes the main responsibilities.

Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential

• RMN, social worker or OT with relevant registration

Desirable

• Management/Quality Improvement experience

Post Registration Experince
Essential

• Minimum 4 years post registration experience.

Desirable

• Have experience in a community mental health setting

Leadership Skills
Essential

• Ability to support and manage MDT colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in partnership working

Clinical supervision/Line Managment
Essential

• Experience of providing line management and clinical supervision to staff

Desirable

• Experience of budget managment or resource allocation

Car owner
Essential

• Car driver with access to vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Benchill Community Centre
Wythenshawe
M22 8EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Interim Operational Manager
Nicola Beaumont or Paul O'Keeffe
Nicola.Beaumont@gmmh.nhs.uk

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).