Mental Health Team Leader - Chester
Lead, inspire and change lives! Join Northern Healthcare as a Mental Health Team Leader in Chester and build a rewarding career while supporting people on their recovery journey.
🌟 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.
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Chester, Beck House
About Northern Healthcare
At Northern Healthcare, we're dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, or autism through our supported living services. Our compassionate team works tirelessly to deliver support in high-quality services across the North West, Cumbria, Yorkshire, and the Midlands.
We support each individual's unique needs, ensuring they receive the care, guidance, and encouragement they deserve. With a strong emphasis on dignity, respect, and empowerment, we create an environment where each individual feels valued and inspired to achieve their goals.
Our commitment to providing exceptional care and support is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life, and we're here to make that a reality for the people we support and each other.