Job title: Team Lead
Location:Golspie, Invergordon or Fort William
Hours:21 hours per week
Salary:£29,176.75 FTE / £17,506.05 pro-rata
Contract:Permanent
Change Mental Health is looking for aTeam Leadto support the delivery of our community mental health services across Highland.
This is a hands-on leadership role combiningday-to-day team management with direct mental health practice. You'll lead and support staff across our Hub and Outreach services, helping ensure people receive consistent, high-quality and person-centred support.
About the role
You'll manage staff and service delivery, provide regular supervision and work reviews, oversee referrals and caseload allocation, and help your team develop their practice.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll maintain a small caseload where appropriate and remain involved in 1:1 support, group activities and community-based mental health work. You'll also work closely with local partners, identify opportunities for service improvement and use outcome information to help demonstrate the impact of our work.
Essential
- Experience working in community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health services.
- Experiencesupporting, supervising and providing guidance to staff.
- Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and outcome-focused planning.
- Experience facilitating groups or community-based activities.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
- SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults)or willingness to work towards this if required.
- SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community services, referral pathways and support networks.
- Experience supporting people experiencing trauma, isolation or complex circumstances.
- Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches and relevant Scottish health and social care policy.
What we offer
- 37 days' annual leave(pro rata)
- Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Professional development, including funded opportunities
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Support forflexible working and work-life balance
The role is typically workedTuesday to Thursday, 9am-5pm, although some evening or weekend working may occasionally be required. The role may also participate in an on-call rota.
If you're an experienced mental health practitioner ready to lead and develop others while staying connected to frontline practice, we'd love to hear from you.
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Team Lead in Fort William employer: South West Community Chaplaincy
Age UK Bradford District is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people within the community. With a flexible and hybrid working environment, a supportive team culture, and a strong commitment to professional development, employees can thrive while building lasting relationships and partnerships that drive community engagement. Join us in creating a positive change and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your work truly matters.
Contact Details:
South West Community Chaplaincy Recruitment Team
