Mental Health Programme Manager
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  • England,South East,West Sussex
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £39,862 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionMental Health Programme Manager - West Sussex
Location: West Sussex
Salary: £39,862
Are you passionate about improving mental health outcomes for vulnerable young people?
We are recruiting a Mental Health Programme Manager to join an alternative provision in West Sussex, leading mental health and wellbeing support across primary and secondary settings.
This is a fantastic leadership opportunity to support pupils with complex emotional and mental health needs, improving attendance, engagement and access to education.
The Role: Mental Health Programme Manager
*Design and lead a whole-school mental health and wellbeing strategy.

*Deliver targeted 1:1 and group interventions for vulnerable pupils.

*Conduct mental health assessments and develop tailored support plans.

*Support pupils at risk of exclusion or disengagement.

*Embed trauma-informed approaches across SEND and pastoral practice.

*Coordinate referrals to CAMHS and external mental health services.

*Work closely with families, senior leaders and external professionals.

*Lead staff training and mental health awareness initiatives.

*Promote early intervention, resilience and emotional wellbeing.

*Maintain accurate clinical and safeguarding records.

The Ideal Candidate for the Mental Health Programme Manager Role:
*Strong background in mental health, psychology or therapeutic support.

*Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or background in Social Work.
*Experience working with vulnerable children and young people.

*Ability to lead and develop mental health programmes.

*Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND and trauma-informed practice.

*Experience with multi-agency working and external referrals.

*Confident delivering assessments, interventions and staff training.

*Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

*Passionate about improving outcomes in alternative provision.

*Full UK Driving Licence and own car essential. Must be willing to travel across multiple West Sussex sites (business mileage reimbursed)
Why Apply?
*Opportunity to lead a targeted mental health programme.

*Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

*Ongoing CPD and leadership development.

*Make a real difference to vulnerable young people.

Additional Information
*Must have the right to work in the UK.

*Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police checks required where appropriate.

Interested in the Mental Health Programme Manager role in West Sussex? Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics!
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