Location
Harrow, London Borough of Harrow

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£62,349 per annum

About the Role
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Manager to join our Adults and Public Health Directorate within the Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and Autism (MHLDA) Review Team. You will lead this specialist community service, ensuring a balanced skill mix and maintaining safe staffing levels to deliver high-quality outcomes. This role involves overseeing the review and delivery of services to individuals with complex physical and mental disabilities, focusing on robust assessments and evidence-led interventions designed to maximise recovery, autonomy, and long-term independence. As Team Manager, you will provide strong professional leadership, ensuring all reviews are conducted with a strengths-based approach while navigating the legislative frameworks of the Care Act and Mental Health Act. We are looking for a proactive manager who can drive service standards while keeping the lived experiences of our residents at the heart of the review process.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the community team service
- Ensure a balanced skills mix and safe staffing levels
- Provide services focused on assessment and interventions to maximise recovery and independence
- Lead and support a dynamic and compassionate team
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to improve service delivery

About Us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work, and visit. The borough boasts a range of cultures, religions, and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close, friendly community. Located 10 miles from central London with excellent transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail services, Harrow is easily accessible by road via the M1, M25, and A406.

Additional Information
Harrow Council is committed to equality of opportunity and values diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We are a disability-confident employer and strive to make recruitment accessible to everyone. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. Due to high application volumes, vacancies may close early; early application is encouraged. Redeployees will be given priority consideration.

Experience
Proven experience in healthcare management with a strong background in leading community or specialist teams. Experience working within mental health, learning disabilities, or autism services is highly desirable.

About You
You are a proactive and compassionate leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are committed to improving the quality of life for vulnerable individuals and have the ability to motivate and support a dynamic team. You understand and apply relevant legislative frameworks including the Care Act and Mental Health Act, and you place the lived experiences of service users at the centre of your work.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in health, social care, or related fields are preferred. Evidence of continuous professional development and leadership training is advantageous.