Team Leader (REC1770)

Scottish Action for Mental Health; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity in Scotland is seeking a Team Leader to guide and support teams at their Glasgow services. The role involves working with individuals with addiction-related challenges and coordinating support for their needs. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Benefits include 30 days annual leave and fully funded qualifications.

Benefits

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Reimbursement of annual fees

30 days annual leave

Paid wellbeing days off

Team wellbeing budgets

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and developing teams.
• Willingness to undertake funded SVQ qualification.
• Motivated and passionate about supporting staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to teams supporting individuals.
• Coordinate, evaluate, and review support plans.
• Support staff in care and support delivery.

Skills

Experience in addiction support

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Education

SVQ qualification (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Team Leader

Ref: REC1770

Salary: £28,575 to £32,382 (Salary Point 25 – 29)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the teams at our Glasgow ARBD services which offer support to 8 individuals residing within our dispersed Care Home and Housing Support to those living in their own tenancies.

The ARBD offices are based in Castlemilk in line with Our Care Home location however our housing support services delivers support throughout the city. The services offer support to individuals with a range of needs who have a diagnosis of Alcohol Related Brain damage. The Team Leader will provide direction and guidance to our teams supporting individuals within their communities to engage with addiction support, improve their mental health and wellbeing. Our ARBD service supports people with complex mental health issues in all aspects of their day-to-day living offering emotional and practical support to encourage them to live fulfilled and meaningful lives. Working with service users to define their own support plans the Team Leader will coordinate, evaluate and review this support while providing mentorship to Practitioners.

The Team Leader will support staff to provide care and support to service users across a range of areas including physical care, personal finances, personal and domiciliary hygiene and ongoing compliance with their care and support package. We also aim for service users to resettle within the community and work towards sustainable solutions in response to multiple and complex need.

The Team Leader will report directly to the Service Manager and be responsible for the implementation of, and adherence to, all SAMH policies and procedures. Experience in the areas of managing and developing teams and working across sectors is also desirable.

What we are looking for

As Team Leader you will typically be Mon-Fri, however there may be a requirement to work some weekends, sleepovers and participate in the ‘on call’ rota.

The service operates 7 days a week throughout the year and includes sleepovers, however flexibility will be required as the post may require some occasional evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the service and those we support.

Experience of working in the field of Addiction is desirable but not essential.

Respect and dignity for the people who use our services is at the heart of everything we do. You don’t need any specific qualifications to join us, but what you do need is the right attitude and values and a willingness to undertake the relevant SVQ which will be fully funded. You should be motivated and passionate about leading people to reach their full potential.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration (delete for non-registered roles)
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Monday 11th August 2025.

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.