Mental Health Programme Manager

Mental 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!

01483 362393 |

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.