Job overview

The postholder will work collaboratively with Greater Manchester Police to offer a 
comprehensive mental health service including the Crisis Response Vehicle and 
service users who are detained under s136 of the MHA.
The Team Leader will manage and oversee the Section 136 Assessment Suites, 
ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to individuals detained under 
Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. The post holder will lead a team, ensuring the 
provision of safe, effective, and person-cantered assessments for individuals in crisis, 
while also managing day-to-day operational aspects of the service.
This position is integral to the care and support provided to individuals in crisis. As a 
Team Leader, the postholder will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the Section 136 
Assessment Suites are run efficiently, safely, and in alignment with best practices. 

Main duties of the job

Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead, supervise, and support a team of healthcare professionals, including 
mental health nurses, social workers, healthcare assistants, and other 
multidisciplinary team members.
• Foster a positive team culture, promoting high levels of professional practice 
and staff well-being.
• Ensure that all team members are supported with regular supervision, 
training, and development opportunities.
• Oversee the team’s rota, ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained 
at all times, particularly during peak hours and emergency situations.
• Responsible for managing team HR processes including recruitment, absence 
management/disciplinary/grievance processes
• Promote collaborative working with other services, such as emergency 
services, police, and acute mental health providers, ensuring effective 
communication and care coordination.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel