Team Leader

Job summary Exciting Opportunity to Lead and Shape Mental Health Services for Young People
We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and values led Team Leader to provide operational leadership within our Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
In this role, you'll lead and supervise a talented team of professionals, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of services to children and young people with complex needs.
You'll play a vital part in coordinating care, making critical interventions, and maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take a hands-on approach to mental health support while leading a team dedicated to making a difference.
As a Team Leader, you'll work closely with colleagues to build strong, collaborative partnerships with educational settings, driving the development and success of our MHST services.
You will have the chance to influence and innovate, contributing to a high-quality, child and family-focused mental health and wellbeing service.
If you're ready to take on a leadership role that will allow you to grow your career, support a dedicated team, and shape services for children, young people, and families, we would love to hear from you
Please note although this post is advertised for full-time hours (37 per week), we would, however, consider applicants who would opt for a flexible working pattern.
Main duties of the job Were hoping that you're a passionate, values driven, and dynamic professional who wants to play an integral role in supporting our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) as a Team Leader.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead innovative mental health services that empower children, young people, and families.
If youre ready to use your leadership skills and mental health expertise to make a lasting impact, wed love to hear from you.
Youll bring: A relevant degree (, social work, psychology, nursing) and registration with a professional body (, HCPC, NMC).
A supervision qualification or a willingness to complete one.
Accredited training in evidence-based treatments, ideally with BABCP Accreditation.
Experience delivering CBT, providing supervision, and working with children and young people with complex needs.
A proven ability to manage teams, work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary settings, and influence positive change.
Knowledge of safeguarding, Mental Health Law, and risk management strategies.
Analytical skills, workload planning, strong IT skills and a commitment to using data to enhance services.
You should be flexible, solution-focused, and passionate about inclusive practice.
A driving license and access to transport are essential for this role (for individuals who cannot drive due to a disability, we can consider accessibility options provided via Access to Work etc).
Join us and help shape the future of mental health support
About us Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy.
This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Benefits We offer a range of benefits including: 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata) Life assurance at 2 x basic salary Competitive contributory pension scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service Enhanced sick pay Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression Annual performance / salary review Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people
Closing date: 12 01 2025 Interview date: 24 01 2025 Job description Job responsibilities Exciting Opportunity to Lead and Shape Mental Health Services for Young People
We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and values led Team Leader to provide operational leadership within our Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
In this role, you'll lead and supervise a talented team of professionals, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of services to children and young people with complex needs.
You'll play a vital part in coordinating care, making critical interventions, and maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take a hands-on approach to mental health support while leading a team dedicated to making a difference.
As a Team Leader, you'll work closely with colleagues to build strong, collaborative partnerships with educational settings, driving the development and success of our MHST services.
You will have the chance to influence and innovate, contributing to a high-quality, child and family-focused mental health and wellbeing service.
If you're ready to take on a leadership role that will allow you to grow your career, support a dedicated team, and shape services for children, young people, and families, we would love to hear from you
Please note although this post is advertised for full-time hours (37 per week), we would, however, consider applicants who would opt for a flexible working pattern.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree (, social work, psychology, psychotherapy, nursing), or equivalent.
Must be registered with the appropriate governing body, such as the HCPC or NMC and must be committed to maintaining registration if applicable Supervision qualification, or willingness to complete Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision Desirable Accredited training in evidence-based psychological treatment, ideally BABCP Accreditation Certificate in Supervision - CBT Masters level qualification in relevant discipline Mentorship qualification or equivalent Level 3 or above Leadership or management qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Experience of team management and / or leadership role Knowledge of CBT and previous/current experience of providing CBT Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team including provision of clinical/practice leadership Working in community with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Working with children and young people with mild to moderate complex mental health needs Experience of providing evidence-based psychological therapies including CBT Working with young people and/or adults of all ages with behavioural and/or mental health issues and/ or learning disabilities and/or neurodiversity Working knowledge of health, education, social services and the voluntary sector and have the ability to work in partnership with other professionals from a range of multi-disciplinary backgrounds Must demonstrate knowledge of current legislation including the Children Act 1989, 2004, the Human Rights Act 1998, safeguarding of children and adults, Mental Health law and policy and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Demonstrate the application of values in mental health practice including the ability to identify, challenge and where possible redress discrimination and inequality Knowledge of safety factors in the management of self-harming behaviours and safeguarding issues and have the skills to be able to apply knowledge appropriately with complex cases Knowledge of a range of mental health models, including the contribution of social, physical and development factors and relevant evidence-based interventions Must be experienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency in case management responsibility including making properly informed independent decisions and communication Desirable Experience of working with looked after children Experience of working in an educational setting Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision Research and audit experience Experience of developing services Experience of working in partnership with education (schools, PRUs, Special schools, FE colleges) and/or statutory services Additional Criteria Essential Demonstrates leadership and the ability to delegate and supervise staff Recognition and escalation of risk, contributing to control measures Planning workload, time management Works effectively under pressure and able to manage changing priorities Understands need for evidence and statistical data collection and achieving targets Ability to apply therapeutic skills with CYP with complex needs Ability to establish effective relationships with CYPFs Ability to be self-reflective in relation to practice Ability to provide supervision IT skills Multi-agency/disciplinary working Innovative practice and ability to influence others Ability to analyse, evaluate and rationalise data and enable progressive models of delivery and intervention Visionary approach to managing change and transition Positive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious Access to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.
Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession.