Team Leader-Mental Health Support Living Services

Vetro Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee mental health services in Derby. This role requires proven leadership skills and the ability to manage day-to-day operations and support staff development, ensuring exceptional care quality. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant experience and an NVQ Level 3 qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression, alongside benefits like flexible hours and a company pension.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company pension contribution

Development and training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or similar leadership role in social care.
• Strong ability to prioritise and make confident decisions under pressure.
• Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily briefings and effectively allocate staff and workloads.
• Conduct site visits and manage audits to meet CQC standards.
• Champion dignity and independence of service users.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Management

Quality & Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to provide essential leadership and management across our supported living and mental health services in Derby.

This role is perfect for a Senior Support Worker or existing Team Leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred mental health support and empowering a dedicated team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, quality of care, and professional development of your Support Workers.

Key Responsibilities (What You'll Do)

• Team Management : Lead daily briefings, effectively allocate staff and workloads, and maintain a highly visible presence within services to coach and motivate the team.
• Quality & Compliance : Conduct site visits, manage audits (medication, H&S), ensure practices meet CQC standards, and promptly resolve maintenance / safeguarding concerns.
• Service User Support : Champion dignity and independence, coordinate with external professionals (Social Workers, families), manage "money carer" duties, and ensure deep understanding of all individual support / risk plans.
• Development & Growth : Provide regular supervision and feedback, support continuous professional development (CPD), and lead post-incident reviews for shared learning.

What You'll Bring (Essential Requirements)

• Experience : Proven experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or similar leadership role within social care, supported living, or mental health settings (1 year preferred).
• Qualifications : NVQ Level 3 achieved, or currently working towards it.
• Leadership Skills : Strong ability to prioritise, make confident decisions under pressure, and foster a positive, professional team culture.
• Licence : Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle is required.
• Availability : Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.

What We Offer You

We invest in our leaders and provide a supportive environment for career growth :

• Competitive Salary : £28,080 per annum.
• Career Progression : Clear pathways for leadership development and continuous training (CPD).
• Benefits : Company pension contribution.
• Culture : Flexible working hours, family-friendly policies, and staff recognition schemes.
• Support : Free enhanced DBS check and comprehensive induction.

If you are ready to use your leadership experience to drive high-quality mental health services in Derby, apply today