My client in North London is looking to appoint a Head of Mental Health Services on a contract basis.
You'll be responsible for the management of all services for people with mental health issues for the Council.
* Rate: £663 per day, Inside IR35
* Contract type: Contract
* Hours: Full time, 36 hours
About the role:
* Lead large teams, manage significant budgets, and oversee statutory adult social care duties.
* Manage and support social care teams, providing professional leadership across the service.
* Coordinate partnerships with BEHMHT, CCG, Public Health, voluntary sector, and other key stakeholders.
* Promote and embed the social model of disability across mental health services.
* Lead on safeguarding and ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS.
* Ensure all DoLS authorisations meet statutory requirements and quality standards.
About you:
* Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification (DipSW, CQSW, DipcOT).
* Experience of operating at a management level in a complex organisation, with a successful track record at a senior level.
* Successful track record of developing and delivering services which are effective at meeting customer needs and are cost efficient.
* Experience of successfully managing operational care services and relationships.
* Extensive knowledge and understanding of the mental health and transitions fields including relevant legislation and statutory frameworks.
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