Assistant Community Services Manager

Job Description

Assistant Community Services Manager – Bracknell Adult Community Mental Health Team

Are you a registered Social Worker with an AMHP qualification and experience in Community Mental Health teams (CMHTs)? Do you have strong leadership skills and a passion for driving service improvements in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment? If so, we want to hear from you.

As our Assistant Community Services Manager, you will provide leadership and guidance across the team, participate in Safeguarding and Operational Management rotas, and deputise for the Service Manager in Health and Social Care activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in adult social services management who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is dedicated to delivering high-quality care.

You will be based in Bracknell, within our Community Mental Health Team, working as part of a joint initiative funded by both Health and Social Care.

About the Team

The Bracknell Adult Community Mental Health Team is a joint initiative managed and funded by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Bracknell Forest Council. Our team provides essential support to adults experiencing significant mental illness and their carers, offering a range of interventions, including medication management and psychological therapies. We focus on delivering comprehensive, person-centred care and fulfilling statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Care Act 2014. We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety and wellbeing by proactively identifying and addressing risks.

To support our employees’ work-life balance, we offer various flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Service Manager with delegated responsibilities to contribute to the community mental health service for adults.

Provide professional supervision and guidance to staff, including recruitment, training, appraisals, and, when necessary, performance management.

Ensure that support arrangements are cost-effective before seeking approval, and ensure staff understand their financial management responsibilities.

Take responsibility for safeguarding investigations, acting as the decision maker when required.

Manage complaints as needed and verify assessments, authorising them where appropriate.

Our Benefits Include

Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days p.a., increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro-rated for part-time).

Local government pension scheme with life insurance cover.

Recognition of continuous service from the NHS and UKHSA, impacting benefits like annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, and more (Terms and Conditions apply – see candidate pack).

Career development through internal and external training opportunities.

An inclusive, social work environment with staff networks.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing.

Annual leave purchase policy.

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fostering leave.

Staff dental and health plans.

Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.

Supermarket discounts.

Our Values

Please refer to our full advert for our core values.

Interview Information

Interview Date: 14th March 2025

Interviews will take place online via the Teams app, but may be adjusted to in-person interviews at our offices.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early if suitable candidates are found. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application promptly.

Important Note: AI use is prohibited during interviews. Any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Have Questions?

For an informal discussion or questions about this role, contact:

Molyn Kapuya
Interim Community Services Manager
Tel: 0118 904 6800

At Bracknell Forest, we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are always learning, ambitious, and inclusive. Please refer to the candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of the pre-employment process.

Candidates must demonstrate experience within the current Social Care System and Framework. Social Work England registration fees can be reimbursed by the Council.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. If you require sponsorship to work, please assess your eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please note that sponsorship availability is subject to eligibility and budget limitations, and cannot be guaranteed for all roles.

No agencies please.