MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TEAM LEADER

Location: Fernside House, Armley, Leeds
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Are you a compassionate and experienced mental health professional ready to lead and inspire a team? Active Pathways is excited to offer an opportunity for a Mental Health Team Leader to join our brand-new residential service, Fernside House will provide a safe and supportive home for men with enduring mental health needs, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care.
This full-time role follows a four-week rolling rota with varied shifts between 6am and 10pm, Monday to Friday, and includes one Saturday shift per month. While the rota provides structure, some flexibility is required to meet service needs, including occasional shift cover. Adjustments can be considered for the right candidate, but flexibility remains essential. You can find the full rota outlined below
Fernside House provides high-quality care and a welcoming home environment for men with enduring mental health needs. As part of the team, you’ll be helping to shape the service from the very beginning, ensuring residents feel safe, supported, and valued.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and organisational skills
• Knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and clinical governance
• A recovery-focused mindset and commitment to person-centred care
• Experience with audits, care planning, and leading a team effectively

ABOUT US:

Active Pathways Ltd has been providing exceptional care across Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years. As a Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Rehabilitation provider, we focus on recovery-focused care for adults aged 18+. With a commitment to creating inspiring environments, we pride ourselves on our people-first culture and strong set of values. Several of our services have received a CQC rating of OUTSTANDING, and we are proud Investors in People Gold award holders.

WEEK 4

• Mon–Tues: 9am–5pm
• Wed: 7am–3pm
• Thurs: 12pm–8pm
• Fri: 9am–5pm
  This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a service where your voice is heard, your contributions are valued, and where you can make a real difference in the lives of others.
  If this sounds like the leadership role you’ve been looking for — APPLY TODAY!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, and recovery-focused care. Working in close partnership with the Registered Manager, you’ll provide day-to-day leadership, mentor staff, promote a positive and inclusive culture, and ensure our residents are supported to reach their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and support the team each day, including training, mentoring, and supervising senior staff.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care that meets CQC standards and legal requirements.
• Promote recovery-focused support and keep care plans and documentation up to date.
• Help manage rotas, staffing, and budgets, and support with petty cash and service user finances.
• Oversee health and safety, infection control, incident reporting, and the general upkeep of the service.
• Support recruitment, inductions, staff training, appraisals, and day-to-day HR processes.
• Help assess referrals, attend reviews, and maintain good communication with families and professionals.
• Encourage learning and development, promote equality, and support a positive team culture.
• Step in for management when needed and take part in the local on-call rota.