Work & Wellbeing Team Leader: Lead Employment Specialists

Consortium; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement 27 days + bankhols

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Counselling

Gym membership discount

Cycle to work

Job summary

South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) is seeking a proactive Team Leader to head a Work & Wellbeing team in Sheffield. You will lead Employment Specialists delivering sustained employment outcomes for people facing barriers, including mental health challenges, with a focus on quality, partnerships and impact.

You will foster a supportive, inclusive culture, drive performance, and shape a service that delivers real community benefits across South Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment support.
• Leadership or team management experience.
• Ability to motivate and develop people.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Employment Specialists to achieve meaningful employment outcomes.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, performance management and professional support to the team.
• Maintain oversight of performance, quality and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with employers, commissioners and partners to improve services and outcomes.
• Monitor outcomes, quality and compliance to ensure contractual expectations are met.

Skills

Employment support

Leadership

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) is seeking a proactive Team Leader to head a Work & Wellbeing team in Sheffield. You will lead Employment Specialists delivering sustained employment outcomes for people facing barriers, including mental health challenges, with a focus on quality, partnerships and impact.

You will foster a supportive, inclusive culture, drive performance, and shape a service that delivers real community benefits across South Yorkshire.