Team Leader (REC1636)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Team Leader

Ref: REC1636

Location: Way forward

Hours: 37.5

Salary: £27,662 - £31,347 Pay point 25 - 29

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

As Team Leader for Way Forward, you will provide positive leadership and management while demonstrating and evidencing the following;

• Leading and managing the team to ensure safe and effective provision of support to those people who use the service through the promotion of outcomes focused person centred approaches.
• Reporting and evaluating of operational service delivery demonstrating delivery and development.
• Experience of establishing effective partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Effective and efficient management of all resources.
• Contributing to the wider work of SAMH to support the achievement of SAMH strategic objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the teams at Way Forward which provide Care at Home and Housing Support. The Way Forward delivers from two sites based in the Broomhill and Govan areas of Glasgow. The Team Leader will provide direction and guidance to a team supporting individuals within individual flats and their communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Way Forward supports people with complex mental health issues in all aspects of their day-to-day living offering emotional and practical support to encourage them to live fulfilled and meaningful lives. Working with service users to define their own support plans the Team Leader will coordinate, evaluate and review this support while providing mentorship to Practitioners.

The Team Leader will support Way Forward with the aim of the service to provide accommodation to service users assessed as requiring intensive support with levels of physical care, personal finances, personal and domiciliary hygiene and ongoing compliance with their care and support package. We also aim for service users to resettle within the community and work towards sustainable solutions in response to multiple and complex need.

The Team Leader will have full line management responsibility for staff across the service. They will report directly to the Service Manager and be responsible for the implementation of, and adherence to, all SAMH policies and procedures. Experience in the areas of managing and developing teams and working across sectors is also desirable.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this post you will meet the essential criteria, core competencies behaviour and skills listed in the role profile and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering outcomes for vulnerable adults with knowledge and experience of working in the field of mental health and wellbeing.

The service operates 7 days a week throughout the year and includes sleepovers, however flexibility will be required as the post may require some occasional evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the service and those we support.

The post will involve travel across various locations in Glasgow so a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

Respect and dignity for the people who use our services is at the heart of everything we do. You don’t need any specific qualifications to join us, but what you do need is the right attitude and values and a willingness to undertake the relevant SVQ which will be fully funded. We’re looking for someone with great people skills who are honest, reliable and resilient in challenging situations. You should be motivated and passionate about leading people to reach their full potential.

As Team Leader you will typically be Mon-Fri, however there may be a requirement to work some weekends, sleepovers and participate in the ‘on call’ rota.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration (delete for non-registered roles)
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be Monday 9th December 2024 at 12 noon

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Lindsay.wards@samh.org.uk

To apply and for further information please visit https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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