Team Leader - Mental Health (Priory)

Lifeways Group; Burscough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in North Liverpool is seeking a Team Leader to oversee Support Workers and ensure high-quality care. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3, empathy, and at least one year of leadership experience. This role promotes a compassionate approach, maintaining regulatory standards, and supports personal development. Join a team that values growth and positively impacts lives.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 and/or three years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• One year of supervisory or leadership experience is desirable.
• Empathy, integrity, and passion for supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise Support Workers to deliver high-quality care.
• Champion person-centred support that promotes independence.
• Maintain accurate records and care plans to meet regulatory standards.
• Ensure team is trained and ready to make a difference.
• Assist with rotas and timesheets for efficiency.
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing for all.

Job description

Job Description

Join Us as a Team Leader – Make a Real Difference in North Liverpool

Are you someone who believes in the power of compassion, connection, and community? Do you want to lead with purpose and help shape a service that truly transforms lives?

We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated Mental Health Service in North Liverpool. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive impact.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ideally, you’ll have NVQ Level 3 and/or three years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• At least one year of supervisory or leadership experience is desirable.
• Most importantly, you’ll bring empathy, integrity, and a genuine passion for supporting others.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Team Leader, you’ll work closely with our Service Manager to ensure our service runs smoothly and reflects our core values of respect, dignity, and person-centred care. You’ll be a mentor, a guide, and a source of strength for your team and the people we support.

Your role will include:

• Supporting and supervising Support Workers to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.
• Championing person-centred support that celebrates individuality and promotes independence.
• Helping maintain accurate records and care plans to meet regulatory standards.
• Ensuring your team is trained, confident, and ready to make a difference.
• Assisting with rotas and timesheets to keep everything running efficiently.
• Promoting health, safety, and wellbeing for both colleagues and the people we support.
• Leading by example and continuously developing your own skills and knowledge.

Why Join Us?

We’re proud to be known for our extraordinary support and for celebrating the uniqueness of every individual. At Lifeways, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer journeys. You’ll be part of a team that lifts each other up, grows together, and never loses sight of why we do what we do.

If you’re ready to lead with heart and help us build a brighter future for those we support, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career — and in someone else’s life.

All applicants will be required to complete a DBS that is paid for by the company

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