Principal Manager - Adult Social Care Teams

• Be part of a stable and experienced leadership team
• Contribute to meaningful service improvement and change
• Work in a system where partnership working is critical and valued
• Influence how services are delivered at both operational and strategic levels
• We recognise the pressures within Adult Social Care and are committed to creating an environment that balances high support with high challenge, enabling staff to deliver safe, effective and person-centred services.

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of Mental Health Social Work and the AMHP service
• Be accountable for service performance, quality, and continuous improvement
• Lead organisational change, improvement programmes and service development aligned to strategic priorities
• Work closely with partners across health, police and wider systems to ensure effective, coordinated delivery
• Use data, insight and evidence to drive high standards of practice and decision-making
• Represent the service at a senior level, including in complex forums such as safeguarding, MAPPA and multi-agency panels

• Has substantial experience within Adult Social Care and statutory mental health services
• Brings strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated frameworks
• Has a proven track record of leading services through change and improvement
• Is confident operating in complex, high-demand environments, balancing risk, performance and system pressures
• Can build strong, effective relationships across organisational boundaries
• Demonstrates clear, values-based leadership, with the ability to motivate, challenge and support teams
• You will be comfortable working at pace, navigating ambiguity, and making informed decisions in complex situations.

• Shape and influence mental health social work services at scale
• Work within a system that values partnership, innovation and continuous improvement
• Lead experienced teams delivering critical statutory functions
• Contribute to wider transformation across Adult Social Care

• Strong peer and senior leadership support
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• A culture focused on high support, high challenge and continuous learning

Essential

• Social Work qualification, recognised by Social Work England
• Professional Registration
• Registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England
• Desirable Education to Masters / Fellowship level. Diploma in management.
• A post Qualification specialism e.g. AMHP, BIA, Practice Educator.