Mental Health Team Leader - Chester - #194350

Lead with Purpose as a Mental Health Team Leader at Northern Healthcare

£14.21 per hour | Chester

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Join Northern Healthcare as a Mental Health Team Leader in Chester, where you'll lead by example, inspire your team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with mental health needs.

This is more than a leadership role—it's an opportunity to shape high-quality care, support recovery, and help others reach their full potential.

Lead a Team That Changes Lives

As a Mental Health Team Leader, you'll work alongside the Service Manager to deliver exceptional person-centred support while leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated team of Support Workers.

You'll create an environment where both colleagues and the people we support can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for:

Leading and supporting a team of Mental Health Support Workers
Coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues
Ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered
Supporting residents with their recovery and independence goals
Completing supervisions, spot checks and staff development
Managing medication safely and in line with policies
Supporting with rota management and day-to-day service operations
Promoting safeguarding, dignity and positive risk management
Acting as a role model and creating a positive team culture

We'll Invest in Your Development

We believe great leaders never stop learning.

You'll receive:

Comprehensive induction programme
Leadership support from experienced managers
Ongoing learning through our virtual platform
Funded NVQ qualifications (Levels 3–5)
Leadership and management training
Opportunities to progress into Deputy Manager and Service Manager positions

Build Your Leadership Career

At Northern Healthcare, we promote from within wherever possible.

Career progression opportunities include:

Deputy Service Manager
Service Manager
Operations roles
Learning & Development
Specialist leadership pathways

Benefits You'll Love

£14.21 per hour

Free parking at most services
FREE Enhanced DBS
Blue Light Card discounts
Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £400 in Love2shop vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing support
Funded qualifications and continuous professional development
Monthly and annual recognition awards
A supportive culture where your leadership is valued

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an inspirational leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care.

You'll ideally have:

Experience leading or supervising teams within health or social care
Experience supporting adults with mental health needs or complex behaviours
A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards one)
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A person-centred approach and positive leadership style
Two satisfactory references covering the last three years
Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS (paid for by us)

Why Northern Healthcare?

We know that great care starts with great leadership.

By supporting and developing your team, you'll directly improve the lives of the people we support every day.

If you're ready to inspire others, lead with compassion, and build a rewarding career with an organisation that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and lead a team that's making every day count.

Northern Healthcare – Together, We Make Every Day Count.