Team Leader - CB44977

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role is crucial for supporting adults facing mental health challenges, and you'll lead a team of Peer Advocates to ensure the highest standards of service delivery. With a focus on recovery and independence, you will empower service users by providing vital support and information. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while benefiting from professional training and development opportunities. If you are passionate about mental health and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Core Professional Training

Continuous Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Clinical External Supervision

Pension Scheme Enrollment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a team leader or supervisor role required.
• Accredited Peer Advocacy qualification preferred or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Support the Belfast Manager while leading a team of Peer Advocates.
• Assist adults with mental health difficulties in their recovery.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mental Health Awareness

Peer Advocacy

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

A Level/Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Post-secondary school qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Online Meeting Platforms

Job description

Job Description

Team Leader

Permanent, Full-Time

Based in Belfast

Salary: £29,000 to £32,000 per annum DOE.

We are currently hiring for the role of Team Leader for a fantastic support organization. We are looking for a Team Leader with experience of being a Service User of Mental Health Services, along with 1 to 3 years previous experience in a Team Leader or Supervisor position and would like to make a difference for those currently experiencing Mental Health challenges.

The role of the Team Leader is to provide support to the Belfast Manager, while leading a team of Peer Advocates, ensuring that the team carry out their duties in an effective and timely manner while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery to our clients. In your role as Team Leader, you and the team will be working with adults who are experiencing difficulties in their mental health, assisting them in their recovery and enabling them to regain their independence through providing support, information and options. You will work with the team to provide Peer Advocacy and to ensure that the views of the service user inform your practice.

Essential Criteria for the role:

• A minimum of 1-3 years in a team leader or supervisor role.
• A Level/Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, outlook and online meeting platforms
• Have completed an accredited Peer Advocacy qualification or be willing to undertake this training.
• Have a full clean driving licence.

The following are desirable:

• Previous experience of working in the Mental Health Sector
• Previous experience of working for a not-for-profit organisation
• A post-secondary school qualification

Benefits include

• Core Professional Training and Continuous Professional Development
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme provider
• Clinical external supervision
• Enrolment in Pension Scheme