Mental Health Team Leader

Brookhaven; Halifax; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Halifax is seeking a Mental Health Services Team Leader to oversee a new 10-bed rehabilitation service. This full-time position involves managing care for individuals with mental health needs, ensuring compliance with CQC standards, and leading a supportive team. The successful candidate will offer leadership, mentoring, and a commitment to recovery-focused care. Additional benefits include flexible working hours, a paid day off for your birthday, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Additional paid day off for your birthday

Health Cash Plan covering dental and optical care

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team daily, including training, mentoring, and supervising staff.
• Ensure care meets CQC standards and legal requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date care plans and promote recovery-focused support.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mentoring skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of CQC standards

Recovery-focused approach

Job description

Mental Health Services Team Leader

Location : Heathy House, Halifax, West Yorkshire

Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Salary : £29,000 per annum

Active Pathways is seeking a compassionate and experienced mental health professional to lead our new 10-bed rehabilitation service, Heathy House, in Halifax. This residential service supports individuals on their journey to independent living.

This full-time role operates on a four-week rolling rota with shifts between 6am and 10pm, Monday to Friday, including one Saturday shift per month. Flexibility is essential to meet service needs, though adjustments can be considered for the right candidate. The full rota is outlined below.

Heathy House offers supportive residential care for men with mental health needs, bridging the gap between hospital care and independent living. The service supports up to 10 residents for 18 to 24 months, focusing on building life skills, promoting recovery, and supporting emotional and physical wellbeing.

About the Role :

As Team Leader, you will be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, recovery-focused care. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to provide daily leadership, mentor staff, foster an inclusive culture, and support residents' progress towards independence.

The Benefits :

• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Annual leave starting at statutory minimum, increasing with service length
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and discounted gym memberships

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and support the team daily, including training, mentoring, and supervising staff
• Ensure care meets CQC standards and legal requirements
• Maintain up-to-date care plans and promote recovery-focused support
• Assist with rotas, staffing, budgets, petty cash, and service user finances
• Oversee health and safety, infection control, incident reporting, and service maintenance
• Support recruitment, inductions, training, and HR processes
• Assess referrals, attend reviews, and communicate with families and professionals
• Encourage learning, promote equality, and support a positive team environment
• Cover management duties when needed and participate in the on-call rota

Requirements :

• Proven experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and clinical governance
• A recovery-focused approach and commitment to person-centered care
• Experience with audits, care planning, and effective team leadership

About Us :

Active Pathways Ltd has over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care across Lancashire and Yorkshire. We specialize in mental health, learning disability, and rehabilitation services for adults, with many services rated OUTSTANDING by CQC. We are proud Investors in People Gold award holders.

Our Core Benefits :

• Supportive team environment with ongoing training
• Funding for relevant professional memberships
• Structured career development through our Your Pathway, Your Future programme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

Shift Pattern :

Week 1:

• Mon–Wed: 9am–5pm
• Fri: 6am–2pm
• Sat: 9am–5pm

Week 2 & 3:

• Mon–Tues: 9am–5pm
• Wed: 2pm–10pm
• Thurs–Fri: 9am–5pm

Week 4:

• Mon–Tues: 9am–5pm
• Wed: 7am–3pm
• Thurs: 12pm–8pm
• Fri: 9am–5pm

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to lead a service where your voice is valued and your contributions make a real difference. If you're ready for this leadership challenge, APPLY TODAY!

Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We support diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Support is available during the recruitment process to enable all applicants to perform at their best.

Note: Your birthday day off may be scheduled within three months of your actual birthday due to service needs or non-working days.

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