Salary (FTE): 23,500 per annum Closing date: 7 November 2016 Job ref: ASM/L2/WSCWS/1016 Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The West Sussex Community Wellbeing Service is a preventative and recovery focused service model including one to one support, peer mentoring and a choice of service options including a community programme for those experiencing mental health difficulties. You will be joining us at a time of exciting service development and will have the opportunity to help shape the service in a time of change for local mental health Tier 2 services. We are currently recruiting for a pivotal role in our service an Assistant Manager who has experience of working with our client group or with a similar client group. You will need to have experience of providing line management to support staff to provide a high quality service and manage their caseloads and other tasks ensuring an outcome's focused approach, good organisational skills and be able to prioritise a varied workload across a diverse geographical area. A current driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable. Part of your role will involve assessing new clients entering the service ensuring clients and referrers are communicated with in a timely manner and that pathways are clear. You will lead on the development of the community programme ensuring a choice of activities and programmes promoting social, mental and physical wellbeing. To find out more, please contact Mark Savage Service Manager at West Sussex Wellbeing Service for an informal discussion about this position, or to arrange a visit to the Service. Further information is also available on the job description attached.

To apply please complete an application form (please do not send CV only). Application forms can be downloaded via the link at the bottom of this advert, or email the HR Department or telephone. Please be sure to quote the reference number in enquiries and applications. Please note any offer made in relation to this position will be reliant upon receipt of an enhanced DBS certificate we consider acceptable. Please visit our website for further information and an application pack.