Interim Head of Mental Health Services
Local Authority
London
Starfish Search are working with a Local Authority in London to recruit an Interim Head of Mental Health. The Head of Service leads the management of all services for people with mental health issues for the Council. The role is responsible for the delivery of these services within set budgetary parameters and for their on-going service improvement, and works with a range of internal and external partners to achieve effective outcomes for residents. The Mental Health service consists a range of teams that cover enablement, assessment, support planning, reviewing, safeguarding, hospital discharges, MCA and DoLS, and the AMHP service.
THE ROLE
You Will:
- Lead and manage the partnerships on behalf of the delivery unit with the Mental Health Trust, the CCG, Public Health, the Voluntary sector and other key associated organisations and departments.
- Take a lead role in safeguarding and in the operation of the council’s responsibilities in overseeing the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (DoLS).
- Ensure safeguarding concerns, enquiries and safety plans are dealt with appropriately and effectively, ensuring procedures and timescales are followed
You Will Have:
- Experience of operating at a management level in a complex organisation, with a successful track record at a senior level.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the mental health and transitions fields including relevant legislation and statutory frameworks.
- Successful track record of developing and delivering services which are effective at meeting customer needs and are cost efficient.
This role will run from Monday 28th April 2025 to Monday 21st July 2025. It is offered on a day-rate basis inside IR35, with expected rate of £660 per day.