Job Description
Team Leader
The Nook from SAMH
Location – Marischal Square, Aberdeen
Salary – £29,575 - £33,515
Lead with compassion. Deliver change.
The Nook from SAMH is a bold new model - a national network of walk-in mental health and wellbeing services open seven days a week which will provide a safe, stigma-free environment. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Team Leader to launch and deliver our Nook in Aberdeen, opening Summer 2026, the second of our national network of Nooks.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will develop and manage a team of Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and volunteers ensuring people who walk through our doors are met with warmth, professionalism and access to effective support. You’ll play a key part in shaping a model that’s inclusive, responsive and that will help transform access to mental health support.
What we’re looking for:
* Experience working with people facing mental health challenges.
* Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
* A calm, confident approach in a fast-paced environment.
* Knowledge of therapeutic wellbeing approaches and community support models.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a values-driven mindset.
This is your chance to lead something meaningful from day one.
To apply, please send a tailored CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages), outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying, to ScotlandExecutive@LHH.com by midday Friday 13th February.
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