Mental Health Support Supervisor - Force Contact

* To be eligible for the role, you must have a valid UK driving licence.

* We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Role Purpose

Supporting the Force Mental Health SME to deliver the Mental Health Strategy 
and influence organisational change to improve service delivery to some of the 
most vulnerable members of the community. 

Key Responsibilities

•  Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior 
  partners in:  
  o    The Mental Health Trusts covering the Force area and 
  associated Integrated Care Boards,   
  o    NHS England  
  o    The local authority Approved Mental Health Practitioner 
  services  
  o    West Midlands Ambulance Service  
  o    Key third sector organisations 
• Provide support to ensure that MH Strategy and Guidance 
  documents remain fit for purpose in line with legislative changes 
  and the national Right Care Right Person principles  
• Be the direct line manager for the Forces Mental Health 
  Investigator co Ordinator  
• Support in the management and reporting of organisational 
  performance in relation to issues concerning mental health 
  effecting the force. 
• Provide resilience to the vulnerability desk in relation to 
  supervisory cover.  

Full Role Details

Click here to view the full details of the role, including the Essential Criteria, Desirable Criteria and any educational requirements for the role.

Salary and Shifts

Salary: £38,169 - £44,700

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600. A degree of flexibility may be required at short notice.

Shift allowance: Any requested duties outside the normal shift pattern will be paid at the standard WMP allowance rate.

Selection Process

1. Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.

Closing Date: 20/11/2026

2. Interview - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Proposed date(s): 07/12/2026

3. Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:

   • Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Recruitment vetting and Counter Terrorism clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process. Click here for more information.

   • Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.

   • Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.