Team Leader - CB44977. Job in Belfast Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An established support organization is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to guide a team of Peer Advocates in Belfast. This role is pivotal in assisting adults facing mental health challenges, providing them with the necessary support and options to regain their independence. The ideal candidate will have experience in a leadership role, a passion for mental health advocacy, and a commitment to professional development. Join this rewarding environment where your contributions can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Core Professional Training

Continuous Professional Development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Clinical External Supervision

Enrolment in Pension Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Peer Advocates to support clients with mental health challenges.
• Ensure high standards of service delivery and effective team operation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Peer Advocacy

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Education

A Level/Leaving Certificate

Post-secondary school qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Online Meeting Platforms

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