Job Description

Current Vacancy:

Mental Health Manager.

Division:

Transformation - Liaison Care.

Location:

Remote (working from home) - some travel to attend meetings.

Salary:

60,000 - 75,000 per year (Permanent & Fixed Term roles)

Job Type:

Permanent/Fixed Term/Interim

Closing Date

: 12th September 2025

Overview

Are you passionate about transforming mental health services and making a tangible impact on people's lives?



Liaison Care partners with ICBs and Local Authorities across England and Wales to deliver high-quality, innovative support. As a fast-growing specialist in health and care service management, we are proud of our strong reputation and commitment to excellence. We are now seeking an experienced

Mental Health

Manager

to support our continued growth and leadership in this vital area.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced

Mental Health Manager

to join our innovative Transformation team at Liaison Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to work remotely while leading complex clinical assessments, designing bespoke care packages, and shaping the future of community-based mental health care.



In this role, you will take the lead on conducting Section 117 aftercare assessments, ensuring the appropriate level of clinical and social support is in place for individuals transitioning from inpatient mental health services. You will work collaboratively with Local Authority partners and healthcare providers to redesign care packages and establish clear KPIs to monitor their effectiveness.



You will also play a key role in preventing hospital readmissions by creating tailored support plans backed by strong clinical evidence -- ensuring every recommendation can stand up to review or appeal.


pert clinical input throughout the assessment, care planning, and ongoing monitoring process to ensure high-quality, needs-led support.

Key responsibilities include:

Ensure all relevant documentation is gathered and shared with appropriate stakeholders in advance.


Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments with individuals, their representatives, care providers, and Local Authority staff as needed.


Assess individual requirements based on clinical records, medication history, care plans, daily living activities, and discussions with providers.


Offer expert clinical input throughout the assessment, care planning, and ongoing monitoring process to ensure high-quality, needs-led support.


Reassess current Section 117 cases to confirm continued eligibility and that care packages are aligned with needs and allocated resources.


Make informed recommendations on eligibility and the appropriate level of care, incorporating input from Local Authority representatives.


Finalise all assessment paperwork to a high standard, ensuring Local Authority comments are accurately reflected and incorporated.


Ensure care plans are promptly updated to reflect the outcomes and recommendations of the assessment process.


Prepare clear, evidence-based recommendations for the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to inform commissioning decisions.


Provide clear information and compassionate support to individuals and their families throughout the assessment journey.


Supply robust, evidence-based documentation in the event of complaints or appeals.


Work closely with other health and social care professionals to ensure a joined-up, person-centred approach to care.

Experience and qualifications required

Essential:

Mental Health Manager with experience in S117 Assessment.


Experience in redesigning complex package of care to meet clinical and social care needs.

Essential:

Experience in Mental Health Assessments.


Self-Motivator.


Managing complex assessments.


Building positive relationships with Partner Organisations.


Experience of working with individuals and families.

Desirable:

Experience of remote assessments.

Essential:

Qualified to degree level.

About Liaison Care

Liaison Care, part of Liaison Group, works in partnership with continuing healthcare and social care teams to create independent, standardised pathways that improve service delivery and reduce backlogs.


We provide expert support, guidance, and comprehensive management reporting, offering actionable insights. Our continuing healthcare experts assist NHS organisations and Local Authorities in discovering innovative ways to achieve savings while ensuring optimal care, support, and resources for better patient outcomes.



Our team, comprised primarily of experts in social care and continuing healthcare, is rapidly growing and is recognized for delivering exceptional support to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), organisations, and patients.

Benefits of working at Liaison Group

We believe that our working lives should be happy and healthy, with opportunities available for your continuous development.



We offer our staff a wide variety of company benefits, as well as the chance to get involved in a range of company organised events - from physical challenges to bi-annual staff away days, and social events.

What's In for You?

We offer a great package to make sure you feel valued and supported, including:



A competitive salary to reflect your skills and experience. Increasing holiday entitlement, the longer you are with us. A contributory pension scheme. Private healthcare and dental insurance. Life assurance (4x your basic salary). The option to buy extra annual leave. A Blue Light Card for discounts. Gym discounts and salary sacrifice schemes. Income protection to give you peace of mind. Wellbeing programs to keep you feeling your best, including our fun activities like Liaison Latte, company days, coffee roulette, and access to a full employee assistance programme. Volunteering Days

Our Values

Our values are to work with Care and Honesty, to Inspire and Guide our colleagues and clients.



Care - We are proud to help the health economy save money. We care about people.


Honesty - We operate with the integrity and are honest with ourselves, our colleagues, and our clients.


Inspire - We are at the forefront of health economy innovation.


Guide - We provide guidance to ensure that clients can make the most of every savings opportunity.



Interested?



How to Apply:



It is easy! Just head over to our current vacancies page and follow the simple steps to apply: https://myliaison.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search



At Liaison Group, we are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are also proud to be part of the Good Recruitment Campaign and are official signatories of the Good Recruitment Charter.



To learn more about what we do and our commitment to care, visit:



https://liaisongroup.com/liaison-care/



For further information, please feel free to contact us at jobs@liaisongroup.com .



Thank you for considering a career with Liaison Care - we are looking forward to hearing from you!