Team Leader - ET44977

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

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health support seeks a Team Leader for their Belfast team. This role focuses on leading Peer Advocates, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and incorporating service users' perspectives to aid recovery and independence. Ideal candidates will have relevant mental health experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Core Professional Training and Continuous Professional Development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in team leader/supervisor role.
• Ability to lead a team and implement Peer Advocacy.
• Willingness to complete accredited Peer Advocacy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Belfast Manager and lead a team of Peer Advocates.
• Aid adults recovering from mental health difficulties.
• Maintain high service delivery standards.

Skills

Experience as mental health service user

Knowledge of mental health difficulties

Team leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Level/Leaving Certificate or equivalent

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Team Leader - ET44977, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: 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 of experience in a Team Leader or Supervisor role, and a passion to make a difference for individuals facing mental health challenges.

The Team Leader will support the Belfast Manager and lead a team of Peer Advocates, ensuring effective service delivery while maintaining high standards. The role involves working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties, aiding their recovery, and promoting independence through support, information, and options. The role emphasizes Peer Advocacy and incorporating the service user's perspective into practice.

Essential Criteria:

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

Desirable:

• Experience working in the Mental Health Sector.
• Experience working in a not-for-profit organization.
• Post-secondary school qualification.

Benefits include:

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