Team Manager - West Sussex - Southdown Housing Association : Job Details

Southdown’s Work & Wellbeing Service in West Sussex helps people accessing treatment for mental health support, back into employment. You will be line managing a team of Employment Specialists and working in partnership with Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust to successfully deliver the service against KPIs.

• Are you an Employability Practitioner or someone who has experience in providing 1-1 support?
• Do you have leadership experience/skills or looking for a career development?
• Do you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with mental health conditions?

If you answered 'yes’ to all of the above, then we would love to hear from you.

Role Summary:

You will manage an employment team, who are each managing a caseload of clients. The clients are in structured treatment for varied mental health issues. You and your team will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model; providing person-centred guidance to clients and staff members, whilst building positive relationships with Sussex Partnership & Foundation Trust to ensure the service is operating smoothly. You will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure that the team are being appropriately supported and achieving their set targets.

You will need exceptional communication skills, be reactive to the differing needs of clients and staff members and be able to adapt your approach as appropriate. This is a rewarding role, with employment and leadership playing an important part in the path to recovery.

Our ValuesSouthdown is a psychologically informed organisation where the well-being and happiness of our employees’ matter. We’re committed to creating a positive and compassionate work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and inspired to do their best. In addition, we’re a family-friendly employer that recognises the importance of a work-life balance. If you share our values and want to work for an organisation that helps change lives for the better, we want to hear from you.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. ?If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.

Closing date for applications: Monday 17th February 2025

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 26th February 2025