Southcroft Lodge provides hotel-style accommodation for patients discharged from hospital, support for those in Crisis in the Community, long-term supported-living community placements and B&B step-down from the hospital.
Our aim is to provide a therapeutic, structured environment for Clients to continue their recovery in the community. We empower the individuals we work with to realise their potential.
We are an expanding not-for-profit Social Care organization that provides high-quality accommodation and support for Service Users who experience Serious Mental Illnesses.
Position
Team Leader
£26,327.25 - £29,850
Southcroft Healthcare Lodge are currently looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, qualified and experienced professional to join our team as Team Leader.
We have 27 homes and counting, across South-West London, working with Local Authorities and Mental Health Trusts to place vulnerable adults within one of our 4 Pathways:
- Supported Living Services
- Hospital Step-Down
- Hospital Discharge
- Community Services
We empower the individuals we work with to realise their potential:
= through the co-production and achievement of personalised goals and therapeutic activities
= through promoting safe and healthy community living
= we put our Service Users at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive and
efficient.
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
1. Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or working towards this qualification (or completion up on acceptance of post)
2. Computer and IT literacy at a level that supports the role to which employed (to be tested in interview)
3. Ability to undertake specific service training as directed by senior staff
4. Training in Mental Health
5. Customer Service qualification or other relevant qualification
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of Mental Health and Recovery principles
The successful candidate will:
O Be efficient, dependable and disciplined
O Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop superior working relationships
O Have great organisational and prioritisation skills, as well as the ability to multitask
O Be adept at collaborating with different teams within the organisation as well as third party stakeholders and professionals
See attached Job Description for further job and person specifications.
Other information
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday, 9 October 2026
Interviews: TBC
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Team Leader in London employer: Southcroft Healthcare Lodge
At Southcroft Lodge, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values compassionate care and community support. Our work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, providing employees with opportunities to develop their skills in mental health support while making a meaningful impact in the lives of service users. Located in Southwark, our commitment to a nurturing environment ensures that staff can thrive alongside those they serve, all while enjoying competitive benefits such as 20 days of holiday pro-rata plus bank holidays.
Contact Details:
Southcroft Healthcare Lodge Recruitment Team
