Mental Health Team Leader - Chester

Mental Health Team Leader – Chester

Chester | £14.21 per hour | Full Time

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Others. Change Lives.

Are you an experienced Support Worker or Team Leader looking for your next leadership opportunity?

At Northern Healthcare , we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Team Leader to help lead our dedicated team in Chester, supporting adults living with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling, independent lives.

This is your opportunity to develop your leadership skills, inspire others and build a rewarding career with an organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

Why Join Northern Healthcare?

As a Team Leader, you'll do far more than oversee shifts—you'll shape the culture of the service, develop your team and make a real difference every single day.

You'll work alongside the Service Manager to ensure our residents receive safe, person-centred support while creating an environment where both colleagues and the people we support can thrive.

Every day is different, but every day you'll know your work has made a positive impact.

What You'll Be Doing

As one of our Team Leaders, you'll:

• Lead and motivate a team of Mental Health Support Workers.

• Be a role model, promoting compassionate, recovery-focused support.

• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to reach their full potential.

• Support residents to achieve greater independence and personal goals.

• Ensure medication is administered safely and accurately.

• Complete supervisions, observations and competency checks.

• Help coordinate staffing and day-to-day service operations.

• Promote safeguarding, dignity, positive risk-taking and high-quality care.

• Work closely with healthcare professionals, families and external partners.

Grow Your Career With Us

At Northern Healthcare, we believe in promoting from within.

Whether your ambition is to become a Deputy Service Manager, Service Manager or progress into Operations or Learning & Development, we'll provide the support, training and opportunities to help you get there.

You'll benefit from:

✅ Funded Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications
✅ Leadership and management development programmes
✅ Online learning platform with hundreds of courses
✅ Coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders
✅ Clear career progression opportunities across the organisation

Our Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, you'll receive:

£14.21 per hour

Blue Light Card discounts

Free parking at most locations

✅ Enhanced DBS paid for by Northern Healthcare

Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn up to £400 in Love2shop vouchers

Employee recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and wellbeing support

Ongoing learning and professional development

Optional private healthcare including dental, optical and physiotherapy

Company pension scheme

About You

We're looking for someone who leads with compassion, confidence and integrity.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience leading or supervising teams within health or social care.

• Experience supporting people living with mental health needs, learning disabilities or autism.

• A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve it).

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• A passion for delivering person-centred care.

• A positive attitude and the ability to inspire others.

• A commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality support.

❤️ Why You'll Love Working Here

We know that when our colleagues feel supported, the people we support receive the very best care.

You'll join a friendly, supportive organisation where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged and your achievements are recognised.

If you're looking for a career where you can genuinely change lives while developing your own, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Northern Healthcare.

Together, We Make Every Day Count.