Community Mental Health Team Leader

6 months ago

Norwich, United Kingdom BreakForth Full time

Community Mental Health Team Leader required in Norwich and surrounding areas

**Main purposes of job**
- Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture. This will include holding supervisions, team meetings, answering staff calls, creating platforms for staff to communicate and meet, etc. A Team Leader will need to be creative and innovative in doing this so that they can help create a space that is inspiring and friendly to work in, a space where support workers will feel that they count.
- Communicate clearly with support workers about what their role is and what they are required to do and when, setting reasonable goals and deadlines where necessary. A team leader will need to know current legislation, legal practices and best practice standards and protocols and communicate these appropriately. They should show a desire for their own professional development and undertake whatever training they need to better themselves so that they can communicate best practice effectively.
- Oversee day-to-day operation, ie answering calls from support workers when they need advice or help. Where the Team Leader is not sure about the answer to questions asked, they could liaise with her fellow team leaders or call the service manager for advice. Overseeing will also include seeking staff to cover when other staff members are ill or off on annual leave, etc. and being flexible enough to cover some shifts where there aren’t available staff to do so, etc. It will also include liaising with other professionals and commissioners, etc where applicable and necessary to ensure quality of service and multiagency collaboration. They will ensure the health and safety protocols are followed and appropriate inspections undertaken.
- Monitor team performance. This will include reading service user notes regularly to keep up to date with what staff are doing, undertaking spot checks every now and then, attending some visits with support workers to monitor how they work or to support them where they report complexity and need support or guidance, keeping up to date with service users and trying to get to know all of them by visiting them at some point, undertaking monthly supervisions with staff and, where necessary, weekly, ie with new staff members and if they have any concerns about any staff. Team Leaders to also organise Team Meetings at least once a month.
- Motivate team members. Seeking opportunities to do some activities together. keeping the enthusiasm going by providing individualised coaching when needed.
- Discover training needs and provide opportunities for professional development while also being aware of their own training needs and opportunities for professional development.
- Listen to team members’ and service users’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts
- Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments
- Encourage and guide creativity and positive risk-taking without putting service users or other staff or organisation at risk,

Good Team Leaders have qualities to make the team thrive such as:

- Compassion
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Empathy
- Not easily offended and giving others room for error
- Personable and warm

Other necessary skills include:

- Good Computer skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, ie leading by example
- Organizational and time-management skills, ie planning workloads and delegating tasks
- Decision-making skills
- Assisting with hiring and training employees

**BreakForth Team Leaders help communicate and uphold BreakForth’s vision and values to employees, service users and their families and friends, other professionals and society, thus they should feel strongly about the vision and values in order to uphold them to high standard.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Norwich, United Kingdom Staff Partners Mental Health Full time

    **Are you a Support Worker experienced within Mental Health? Do you have experience supporting women with challenging behaviours and complex mental health needs? We are currently looking for confident and adaptable individuals to support our team of support workers and nurses.** **Roles and Responsibilities**: - Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning...

  • Community Mental Health Care Worker

    1 week ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support... Full time

    Job Overview:Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support (NIHCSS) is a partnership between Together for Mental Wellbeing and St Martins Housing. We provide recovery-based services to individuals with mental health issues across Norfolk.We are currently seeking a skilled Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will support...

  • Mental Health Nurse Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Transformation Unit Full time

    Join our Transformation Unit in Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust as a Mental Health Nurse Leader.About the RoleWe are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. As a Mental Health Nurse Leader, you will be responsible for supporting your care team, working within governance processes to ensure effective management of the ward in...

  • Community Mental Health Care Workers

    4 weeks ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

    Job Description:We are looking for a compassionate Mental Health Recovery Worker to work in North Norfolk and Norwich. The successful candidate will provide high-quality support to individuals with mental health issues, empowering them to take control of their lives and reach their full potential.Main Responsibilities:Support clients in achieving their goals...

  • Perinatal Community Mental Health Team

    6 months ago

    Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Perinatal Community Mental Health Team is a specialist service providing assessments and treatment to women and birthing people who are experiencing, or are at an increased risk of experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and up until the child’s first birthday. We have three teams that cover Norfolk and Waveney. We are looking to...

  • Mental Health Support Specialist

    6 days ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support... Full time

    Job OverviewNorfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support is a partnership between Together for Mental Wellbeing and St Martins Housing, delivering a recovery-based service supporting individuals with mental health issues across Norfolk.This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of people with mental health...

  • Mental Health Specialist Clinician

    1 month ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Full time

    Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is a leading-edge specialist community provider that offers high-quality innovative services across the east of England.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Assistant Practitioner to join our dynamic team in Norfolk and Waveney. This exciting opportunity will allow you to support our...

  • Hilton Community Services Ltd | Team Leader Supported Living

    4 days ago

    Norwich, United Kingdom Hilton Community Services Ltd Full time

    The role of the Team Leader is concerned with delivering a high quality of services to tenants whilst managing services within a Supported Living service.This involves managing all the activities, resources, people and information that are associated with this particular area of the business.The key objective of the role is to ensure that the needs of...

  • Mental Health Recovery Coach

    3 weeks ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support... Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mental Health Recovery Coach to join our team at Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support...Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annumJob DescriptionThe successful candidate will lead mental health recovery workers to empower individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations.Key...

  • Mental Health Recovery Support Professionals

    4 weeks ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our team in North Norfolk and Norwich. As a Recovery Worker, you will support individuals with mental health challenges to engage in services, achieve their goals, and aspirations.This role involves working with community clients in North Norfolk and supported living clients in...

  • Team Leader Supported Living

    1 month ago

    norwich, United Kingdom Hilton Community Services Ltd Full time

    The role of the Team Leader is concerned with delivering a high quality of services to tenants whilst managing services within a Supported Living service. This involves managing all the activities, resources, people and information that are associated with this particular area of the business.The key objective of the role is to ensure that the needs of...

  • Mental Health Support Specialist

    1 week ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support... Full time

    Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annumThe successful candidate will support individuals with mental health issues in Norfolk, empowering them to exercise choice and control in their lives. The ideal candidate will have leadership abilities, experience in developing and implementing care plans, and prior experience in mental health or learning disabilities.We...

  • Child Mental Health Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Child Mental Health Specialist to join our team within the Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to contribute to the improvement of mental health outcomes for children and young people in our community.As a key member of our Just One...

  • Mental Health Specialist Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Full time

    Are you a highly skilled mental health specialist looking for a new challenge? We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Mental Health Specialist Practitioner, working with children, young people, and their families. Our service provides a single point of access for mental health support, offering a range of expertise and resources to...

  • Clinical Nurse Leader for Acute Adult Mental Health

    4 weeks ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust Full time

    Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental health services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our patients.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Leader to join our team on Reed Ward, a 13-bedded female organic admission ward that provides care for individuals with organic mental health...

  • Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist

    1 week ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom United Community & Family Services, Inc. Full time

    United Community & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist to join our team.About the JobThis role involves serving as a mental health consultant to early childcare providers, educators, and families. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood development, emotional and...

  • Medical Specialist in Community Mental Health

    5 days ago

    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Norwich is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture, offering a great work-life balance and excellent quality of life. Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and innovative organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for. As a Medical Specialist...

  • BANK Senior Mental Health Assistant Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Norwich, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to support our innovative team in the next phase of its development. We are looking for Senior Assistant Practitioners - Mental Health (band 5) to join our BANK. To help support the substantive team, with the day-to-day advice and signposting of referrals made to the service and the increased volume of...

  • Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner

    6 months ago

    Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust Full time

    Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the...

  • Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support Services (NIHCSS) Full time

    _Are you looking to join an organisation that truly appreciates you and the work that you do, where wellbeing of our staff is one of our top priorities and where you are supported by staff and management every step of the way._ - Do you want to feel proud of where you work knowing that there is a clear purpose to what we do which aligns with your own values...