Team Leader - ET44977

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Team Leader in Preston to support adults experiencing mental health challenges. The successful candidate will lead a team of Peer Advocates, ensuring high-quality service delivery and promoting recovery and independence for individuals in need. Applicants should have lived experience of mental health services, a strong understanding of service user needs, and relevant team leadership experience.

Benefits

Core Professional Training and Continuous Professional Development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a user of mental health services with achieved recovery.
• 1-3 years in a team leader or supervisor role.
• Completed or willingness to undertake accredited Peer Advocacy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Belfast Manager and lead a team of Peer Advocates.
• Ensure effective service delivery and high standards.
• Work with adults facing mental health difficulties to support their recovery.

Skills

Knowledge of the needs of individuals experiencing mental health difficulties

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficiency in Outlook

Education

Level/Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Post-secondary school qualification

Tools

Online meeting platforms

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Team Leader - ET44977, Preston, Lancashire

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Service User of Mental Health Services, along with 1 to 3 years in a Team Leader or Supervisor role, and a desire to make a positive impact on those experiencing mental health challenges.

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

Essential Criteria:

• Lived experience as a user of mental health services with achieved recovery
• Knowledge of the needs of individuals 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 willingness to undertake accredited Peer Advocacy qualification
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience 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