Job summary Open Mental Health is a Somerset alliance of voluntary sector organisations and Somerset Foundation Trust. Our shared ambition is to ensure that people living with mental health needs and challenges get the right support at the right time. Working together, we support people to live a full life by enabling access to specialist mental health services, housing support, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities and community activities, to help support and improve their wellbeing and quality of life. Main duties of the job The overarching purpose of the Team Manager is to coordinate and steer the provision of OMH services within the locality, in collaboration with Somerset Foundation Trust (SFT), partners and the Local Authority (LA). About us Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and other needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health support needs can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £36,129 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number SEC1087658 Job locations The Town Hall Bridgwater TA6 3AS Job description Job responsibilities Providing reflective line management and caseload management to staff Linking with managers from partner organisations to effectively run the services to a high standard Reporting to the lead accountable body on KPIs and outcomes Contributing to the culture and community of the wider organisation Managing service budgets with the finance team Managing service risk registers Job description Job responsibilities Providing reflective line management and caseload management to staff Linking with managers from partner organisations to effectively run the services to a high standard Reporting to the lead accountable body on KPIs and outcomes Contributing to the culture and community of the wider organisation Managing service budgets with the finance team Managing service risk registers Person Specification Experience Essential Proven experience working in a community-based service (e.g. supported housing service, community mental health team, day centre, supporting seniors, education or hospital discharge services) Proven experience of effective risk management of community based services and working within standard operating procedures Demonstrable knowledge of systems change and ability to embed a systems thinking approach. Desirable Proven experience of working in partnership with NHS mental health services Background in assertive outreach. Person Specification Experience Essential Proven experience working in a community-based service (e.g. supported housing service, community mental health team, day centre, supporting seniors, education or hospital discharge services) Proven experience of effective risk management of community based services and working within standard operating procedures Demonstrable knowledge of systems change and ability to embed a systems thinking approach. Desirable Proven experience of working in partnership with NHS mental health services Background in assertive outreach. 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. Employer details Employer name Second Step Address The Town Hall Bridgwater TA6 3AS Employer's website https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)