At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team providing vital support to women in mental health crises.
- Company: Join a dedicated mental health service making a real difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 30 days leave, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with excellent career progression in a meaningful role.
- Why this job: Empower women and help them on their recovery journey while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for mental health, strong communication skills, and lived experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 29289 - 30927 £ per year.
Female Crisis House Team Leader – Swindon (Full-time, Permanent)
We have an opportunity for a Female Crisis House Team Leader to join our Mental Health Service in Swindon, within the Bath & North East Somerset and Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) region. The role is based in Swindon, full-time permanent, 37.5 hours per week, rotating shifts Monday to Sunday, including days, evenings and sleep‑ins.
Salary: £29,289 rising to £30,927 after 6‑month probation plus £70 for sleep‑ins. Benefits include up to 30 days annual leave, 3 extra holidays (including International Women’s Day), excellent development and training opportunities, pension contribution (minimum 5% of gross salary), Mindful Employer Plus Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Long Service Awards, Health and Wellbeing programme.
About The Role
As part of the new Mental Health Framework and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership, you will work with primary and secondary care partners. You will provide person‑centred support to women experiencing mental health crises.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Service Manager with staffing hours and staff rota to ensure safe staffing levels.
- Provide support and guidance to staff to ensure guests receive safe, high‑quality care.
- Deliver person‑centred support, collaboratively developing and reviewing care plans focused on recovery and personal goals.
- Work inclusively and equitably with all service users, ensuring cultural sensitivity, challenging stigma, and advocating where needed.
- Monitor mental health, ensuring timely intervention, engaging with multidisciplinary teams, and offering harm‑minimisation support.
- Assist in crisis management, responding to emergency situations with calm, professional intervention.
- Promote coping mechanisms and self‑management strategies encouraging independence and resilience.
- Work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, supporting women to maximise safety, independence and wellbeing.
- Liaise effectively with agencies and community groups.
- Take part in assessment of women referred to the service, including gathering additional information from supporting agencies.
- Build trust and rapport by utilising personal lived experience to provide emotional and practical support.
What We Are Looking For
- Passion to make a real difference to how services are delivered and outcomes for those using services.
- Belief that recovery is a reality and hold hope for women.
- Skill in managing difficult conversations with the ability to hold boundaries.
- Understanding of cultural diversity.
- Strong understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
- Experience living with and managing mental health issues or supporting someone in emotional distress, including understanding barriers to meaningful living.
- Understanding of when and where to signpost.
- Full driving licence (including business use) and access to transport.
Female* Crisis House Team Leader in Bristol employer: Missing Link Housing
As a leading provider of mental health services in Swindon, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the well-being and professional growth of our staff. With a supportive work culture, comprehensive training opportunities, and generous benefits including up to 30 days annual leave and a Health and Wellbeing programme, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women experiencing mental health crises. Join us in a role where your passion for recovery and advocacy can truly shine, all while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant community.
