Partnership Lead

Overview:
**Believe in People?**

**So do we.**

Change Grow Live is a charity committed to the belief that we can positively impact the lives of our Service Users. We offer support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working collaboratively to discover the right treatment and care options.

Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide our team members daily in achieving our mission of empowering individuals to transform their lives, fostering personal growth, and embracing life to its full potential.

Our Camden team boasts a dynamic and multidisciplinary composition, including service managers, consultant psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, recovery staff, volunteers, administrators, and peer mentors. Collectively, we are dedicated to delivering optimal support and medical interventions for individuals accessing our service

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a **Partnership Lead**, a dynamic and experienced professional capable of leading activities that bolster Camden's service relationship management with numerous Mental Health Services partners.

As a Partnership Lead, you will spearhead and sustain a service integration strategy, playing a crucial role in fostering greater collaboration between Camden and external partners within integrated care systems and anti-drugs partnerships.

In this 12-month fixed-term role based in Camden, you will encounter diverse challenges daily, underscoring the need for flexibility, curiosity, and effective listening skills.

**Hours**: 37.5 per week

**Salary**:£39,302.37 - £43,814.50 (CGL Scale 36-40) dependent on experience plus ILW (£4,072.06)

**Responsibilities**:
**Role Overview**:
We are seeking a Partnerships Lead with a diverse portfolio, including Mental Health, Primary Care, and Acute Trusts. As part of our commitment to Camden, increasing screening of Substance Misuse (SM) needs and referrals into SM services is a key priority. The Partnerships Lead role is integral to managing relationships with a significant number of Mental Health services (including MH Supported Accommodation and in-patient wards), GPs, Primary Care Networks, and two large Acute Trusts (Royal Free and UCLH).
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage relationships with a significant number of Mental Health services, including MH Supported Accommodation and in-patient wards.
- Cultivate strong connections with GPs, Primary Care Networks, and two large Acute Trusts (Royal Free and UCLH).
- Identify areas for integrated working, developing robust pathways and processes for reviewing referrals, and resolving issues/challenges.
- Represent the SM service at various operational meetings.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective service integration strategies.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in managing partnerships with Mental Health services, GPs, Primary Care Networks, and Acute Trusts.
- Strong understanding of Substance Misuse needs and referral processes.
- Ability to identify opportunities for integrated working and develop effective pathways.
- Skilled in resolving issues and challenges related to referrals.
- Representation experience at operational meetings.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

**What We Offer**:

- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually.
- Paid 'Wellness' hour each week, along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Various benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A supportive and friendly team.
- Training, career development, and progression opportunities.
- If this aligns with your aspirations, we would love to have a conversation with you to kickstart your journey with Change Grow Live.
- Kindly examine the enclosed job description and tailor your personal statement to align with its specifications.
- **We look forward to hearing from you.