Team Leader Mental Health Service in Leeds

Mental Health Team Leader
Location:Leeds LS14
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Salary:£29,000 per annum

P4 is working alongside our client. Are you a compassionate and experienced mental health professional ready to lead and inspire a team? A new opportunity has arisen for aMental Health Team Leaderto join a 10-bed residential rehabilitation service in Leeds LS14 covering 2 services, supporting individuals on their journey toward independent living. This service is ratedOutstanding by CQC.

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and recovery-focused care. Working alongside the Registered Manager, youll provide day-to-day leadership, mentor staff, and ensure the service remains a positive, inclusive, and therapeutic environment.

This full-time position follows a structured four-week rolling rota with varied shifts between 6am and 10pm, Monday to Friday, and includes one Saturday shift per month. While flexibility may be offered for the right candidate, some availability outside of standard hours is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and mentor staff daily to maintain excellent standards of care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC and regulatory frameworks.
• Deliver recovery-focused, person-centred care and maintain quality documentation.
• Manage and supervise senior support staff.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and appraisals.
• Maintain oversight of health and safety, safeguarding, and incident management.
• Coordinate staffing rotas, assist with budgeting, and contribute to the day-to-day operations.
• Support referrals and promote effective communication with other professionals.
• Foster a culture of equality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the manager when required and participate in the local on-call rota.

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and governance frameworks.
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care.
• Skilled in care planning, audits, and documentation.

Benefits

• Extra paid day off for your birthday each year.
• Incremental annual leave increases at 2 and 5 years of service.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £500.
• Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, virtual GP, and counselling.
• Funded professional memberships (where relevant).
• Structured professional development programme.
• Pension scheme.
• Free Blue Light Card membership.
• Free enhanced DBS check, on-site parking, and lunch (site-based roles).

Typical Shift Pattern

Week 1:
MonWed: 9am5pm
Fri: 6am2pm
Sat: 9am5pm

Weeks 2 & 3:
MonTues: 9am5pm
Wed: 2pm10pm
ThursFri: 9am5pm

Week 4:
MonTues: 9am5pm
Wed: 7am3pm
Thurs: 12pm8pm
Fri: 9am5pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference, lead a passionate team, and contribute to a high-quality mental health service.Apply todayif you\’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey.

The organisation is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and adjustments can be made during the recruitment process.