Team Leader- Mental Health
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Four-week rolling rota with varied shifts between 6am and 10pm, Monday to Friday, and includes one Saturday shift per month
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Are you a compassionate and experienced mental health professional ready to lead and inspire a team? This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Team Leader to join our brand-new 10-bed rehabilitation service, in Halifax. This residential service provides a step-down environment for individuals on their journey to independent living.
About the Role:
As Team Leader, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, and recovery-focused care. Working in close partnership with the Registered Manager, you'll provide day-to-day leadership, mentor staff, promote a positive and inclusive culture, and ensure our residents are supported to reach their full potential.
* Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days at 2 and 5 years' service
* Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
* Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
About Us:
Several of the services have received a CQC rating of OUTSTANDING, and we are proud Investors in People Gold award holders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support the team daily, including training and mentoring.
* Ensure service quality, compliance, and safety with CQC and company standards.
* Promote recovery-focused, person-centred care and maintain high-quality documentation.
* Manage senior staff, support recruitment, training, and appraisals.
* Oversee health and safety, risk management, and incident reporting.
* Assist with operational tasks like rota planning, budgets, and maintaining the service environment.
* Support referral processes and maintain good communication with internal and external teams.
* Encourage professional development and promote equality and respect.
* Deputise in the absence of management and take part in the local on-call rota.
Requirements:
* Proven experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
* Strong leadership, mentoring, and organisational skills
* Knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and clinical governance
* A recovery-focused mindset and commitment to person-centred care
* Experience with audits, care planning, and leading a team effectively
Core Benefits
* Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
* Funded Professional Membership - where relevant to your role
* Career Development - structured support through our, Your Future development programme
* Workplace pension scheme
* Free Blue Light Card membership
* Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a service where your voice is heard, your contributions are valued, and where you can make a real difference in the lives of others.
If you are interested please 'Apply' and we can arrange a confidential chat