Job Description

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' serviceRefer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referralHealth 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 needsStrong leadership, mentoring, and organisational skillsKnowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and clinical governanceA recovery-focused mindset and commitment to person-centred careExperience with audits, care planning, and leading a team effectively

Core Benefits

Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and developmentFunded Professional Membership - where relevant to your roleCareer Development - structured support through our, Your Future development programmeWorkplace pension schemeFree Blue Light Card membershipFree 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

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