Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.
SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.
For Scotland’s Mental Health
Post: Children and Young People Team Leader
Ref: REC1857
Location: Moray
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £35,356 - £38,169 per annum (salary point 32-35)
*whilst this is a scale for progression, the starting salary is point 32
Contract: Fixed Term - 24 months (with possibility of extension)
About the Role
SAMH delivers Children and Young People education and support in a variety of locations across
Scotland. We are currently developing a new team in Moray to support schools and
communities to support the mental health of children and young people, families and staff who
work with them. We will deliver a range of mental health capacity building workshops, training
programs, information sessions and resources. We will also support young people who are experiencing low mood and anxiety on a one to one or group basis through a community link approach and through the delivering our Time for Me Programme.
The Team Leader will lead a team of Children and Young People (CYP) Practitioners and along with them, connect with schools and community groups to deliver the range of SAMH CYP programmes across Moray. The Team Leader will work closely with the Children and Young People Service Manager and will lead on the planning, delivery, quality assurance, and evaluation of the service to ensure it is delivered effectively and meets its intended outcomes. This role will also support development work across the wider CYP Team and organisation, as agreed with the Service Manager.
What we are looking for
We are looking for individuals with experience in line management and leading a successful team. They will be experienced in delivering individual support and group work to young people around their mental health and wellbeing as well as experienced in workshop facilitation, training delivery and development.
With exceptional communication skills and ability to manage own case load as well as supporting the case load of CYP Practitioners in their team, the Children and Young People Team Leader will work flexibly to deliver the wide range of programmes on offer, whilst ensuring practice is of the highest quality at all times.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include:
· Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration
· Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
· 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
· 4 public holidays (pro rata)
· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)
· Team wellbeing budgets
· Workplace pension scheme
· Life Assurance policy
· Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Friday 21st November 2025.
Interviews will take place 25th - 27th November 2025
To apply please visit:
If you would like more information about this post, and/or to arrange a quick chat, please contact Billy Burke, Head of Development for Children and Young People: billy.burke@samh.org.uk
PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.
Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation – diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.
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