Deputy Head of Mental Health Service

Interim Deputy Head of Mental Health

Based in London, hybrid working

Length: 6 months initially

IR35 status: Inside

We are currently recruiting for an Interim Deputy Head of Mental Health,

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Deputy Head of Mental Health:

• Operational oversight of Mental Health within Adult Social Care
• Working closely with the Head of Service to plan and deliver agreed outcomes
• Advising on and making decisions in respect of complex cases, and supporting with preparation for CQC and Service Inspections
• Working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, enabling collaborative relationships that improve outcomes for residents
• Managing spend and contributing towards the overall budget savings, efficiencies and plans to maintain stability within the department, which includes operational direction on quality and cost of care packages

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Deputy Head of Mental Health:

• A degree qualification in either Social Work, Social Care, Allied Health profession or Public Health and appropriate registration
• Proven knowledge and experience of working in Mental Health, either within a local authority or NHS Trust
• A strong track record of delivering high quality customer services
• Significant and relevant managerial experience within health and social care services
• Understanding of the key current policy directives for adult social care and health