Team Leader - ET44977

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the mental health sector is seeking a Team Leader to oversee a team of Peer Advocates. This permanent, full-time position based in Belfast involves supporting individuals facing mental health challenges and promoting their independence through effective service delivery.

Benefits

Core Professional Training and Continuous Professional Development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a team leader or supervisor role.
• Willing to undertake an accredited Peer Advocacy qualification.
• Full clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support the Belfast Manager and lead a team of Peer Advocates.
• Aid individuals facing mental health difficulties and promote independence.
• Oversee Peer Advocacy and ensure service user perspectives inform practices.

Skills

Experience as a mental health service user

Knowledge of mental health needs

Leadership

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Level/Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Post-secondary school qualification

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Team Leader - ET44977, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Permanent, Full-Time

Based in Belfast

We are currently hiring for the role of Team Leader for a support organization. We seek a Team Leader with experience as a Service User of Mental Health Services, along with 1 to 3 years of experience in a Team Leader or Supervisor role, to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

The Team Leader will support the Belfast Manager and lead a team of Peer Advocates, ensuring effective and timely service delivery while maintaining high standards. The role involves working with adults facing mental health difficulties, aiding their recovery, and promoting independence through support, information, and options. The Team Leader will also oversee Peer Advocacy and ensure service user perspectives inform practices.

Essential Criteria:

• Lived experience as a mental health service user and achieved recovery.
• Knowledge of the needs of those experiencing mental health difficulties.
• 1-3 years in a team leader or supervisor role.
• Level/Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and online meeting platforms.
• Completed or willing to undertake an accredited Peer Advocacy qualification.
• Full clean driving license.

Desirable:

• Experience working in the mental health sector.
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization.
• Post-secondary school qualification.

Benefits include:

• Core Professional Training and Continuous Professional Development.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.