Deputy Team Manager

Salary range: £52,194 - £55,323 p.a. inc.

• A £5000 ‘golden hello’ for (SW Qualified) managers new to Brent, upon completion of their probationary period.
• An annual retention payment of £3000 for eligible frontline social workers/managers from Grade PO2 – PO7

Contract: Permanent 
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time
 

The Role – 💡 Be a leader. Be a mentor. Be the difference.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy Team Manager to join our Daytime AMHP Team within Adult Social Care.

Working alongside the Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership, supervision, and specialist advice to a team of Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and social care staff. You will ensure effective triage of referrals, oversee Mental Health Act Assessments, and provide professional oversight to safeguard adults, children, and young people.

Key responsibilities include:
•    Supervising and supporting staff, including trainee AMHPs, to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred practice.
•    Leading day-to-day operations, ensuring effective allocation of cases and adherence to statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007), Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Care Act 2014.
•    Carrying out Mental Health Act Assessments as a warranted AMHP, ensuring least restrictive options are considered.
•    Managing performance, case quality, and safeguarding practice.
•    Working collaboratively with NHS partners, courts, voluntary organisations, and across Brent Council services.
•    Deputising for the Team Manager when required and contributing to policy development and service improvement.

About You - 👤 An experienced AMHP. A confident leader. A champion for safe practice.
We are looking for:
•    A registered social worker with a current AMHP warrant.
•    Substantial post-qualifying experience in adult social care and mental health practice.
•    Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and support staff to deliver high-quality outcomes.
•    Strong knowledge of the legislative framework, safeguarding, and best practice in adult mental health.
•    Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience of working successfully in multi-agency settings.
•    A flexible and resilient leader, committed to continuous service improvement and professional development.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role where your decisions will directly influence outcomes for some of Brent’s most vulnerable residents.

👉 Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career.

Application Process
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Interviews are expected to take place from wc 10th November onwards.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible.

Why Work With Us? 
At Brent, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that matter. Here’s what you can expect: 
•    27 days annual leave, rising to 31 and then 33 days with service + 8 bank holidays 
•    Generous employer pension contributions 
•    Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home (role-dependent) 
•    Flexible working hours 
•    Supportive family-friendly policies 
•    Affordable local parking & access to Zipcar 
•    Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 free counselling support 
•    Cycle to Work Scheme & excellent on-site facilities 
•    My Brent Rewards – save on shopping, dining, travel and more 
•    Financial wellbeing support – including season ticket and childcare deposit loans (eligibility applies)