About us
Venture-People is an award-winning organisation, formed from our shared ambition to provide high-quality and psychologically informed support.
We provide bespoke, community-based support to individuals with complex needs; including a mental health diagnosis, neurodiversity, or those who may have endured trauma.
The people we support may have spent an extended period in hospital or another setting, therefore we utilise a person-centred approach; empowering individuals to become as independent as possible within their own homes
About the Role
Team Leader – Mental Health Support (Eastbourne)
Empower Recovery. Lead with Purpose. Grow with Us.
A car is desirable for this role – travel expenses covered outside of commute
We do not offer sponsorship for this role
Are you ready to lead a team that transforms lives? At Venture-People, we're looking for a compassionate and driven Team Leader to guide our dedicated support staff in Eastbourne. You'll be at the heart of a service that empowers individuals with complex mental health needs to live independently and thrive in their own homes.
Job Opportunity
What You'll Do
* Lead a skilled team supporting individuals in a single-site setting.
* Deliver person-centred care that promotes recovery, autonomy, and confidence.
* Manage dynamic risk assessments and incident responses.
* Collaborate with Service Managers and referral agents to shape tailored support plans.
* Balance hands-on support with administrative leadership.
* Maintain a safe, inclusive, and high-quality service environment.
What You'll Bring
* A strong belief in person-centred, recovery-focused support.
* Leadership experience with a positive, enabling team culture.
* Confidence in crisis intervention and therapeutic de-escalation.
* Tech-savvy skills, especially with Microsoft Office.
* Ability to challenge negative behaviours constructively.
* Flexibility to respond to service needs, including occasional out-of-hours support.
Company Benefits
* You will receive full induction training and continued professional development
* Excellent support from experienced management and the wider clinical leadership team
* Access to our EAP program offering telephone support, full counselling services and discounts on a range of shops and services
* A wellbeing day in addition to annual leave, to use however you wish
* 28 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 5 additional days
* Staff recognition and rewards.
* Monthly workshops with our Clinical Team as well as access to our library of previous sessions
Essential Skills
Essential Skills:
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a management or supervisory role, ideally Mental Health/LD/Neurodiverse support.
* Experience developing person centered support/action plans
* Able to pivot and respond quickly to changes in the workplace
* To encourage and manage participation and involvement from the people we support.
* Computer literate, with confidence in using all Microsoft office programmes
Desirable
* We are not a CQC registered service, but some knowledge of CQC regulations would be an advantage
* Work in a mental health supported accommodation service.
DEI Statement
Venture People aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other, the people we support and our partners. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Venture-People comply with Equal Opportunities and Diversity Legislation and accepted Codes of Best Practice.