Team Manager Service Area: Essex Services Town: Colchester Status: Full-time Contract Type: Fixed Term Total Salary Pro-Rata: £28,500 - £31,500 per annum Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Vacancy Reference Number: 4250 Are you an experienced mental health or social care professional ready to lead on a new crisis service at the interface of AandE and community care? We are recruiting a Clinically Led Team Manager to support the mobilisation of a brand-new pilot in North Essex. The service will provide targeted support to individuals who frequently present to AandE in mental health crisis, following self-harm, suicide attempt or suicidal ideation. This is a leadership role for an experienced mental health or social care professional. You will combine operational management with clinical oversight to ensure safe, evidence-based and trauma-informed crisis interventions. Salary of £28,500 - £31,500 per annum, pro rata. Starting salary will be dependent on whether the successful candidate holds a relevant mental health or social care qualification. The Role As Team Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the pilot. You will lead a small team to deliver high standards of practice, safe risk management, develop effective pathways between hospital and community teams, and maintain strong alignment with Phoenix Futures values and organisational priorities. You will have oversight of data quality, reporting and performance management in order to demonstrate the impa