Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with mental health needs. As a Team Leader within mental health, you’ll make a real difference to their lives. You will work alongside the operations manager and support both the residential service and three outreach services. You will be required to lease with other services and commissioners, be able to promote the services. You must be able to work using your own initiative. Good understanding of service budgets. Line management is essential. Herts Community Mental Health Services is a combination of four services.

Role Responsibility

As a Team Leader your main duties would include:

• working alongside the operations manager and support both the residential service and three outreach services
• liaising with other services and commissioners and be able to promote the services
• being able to work using your own initiative
• assisting with the managing of the 4 Herts Community Mental Health Services
• leading, managing and developing the HCMHS teams
• ensuring quality standards are maintained

The Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate should have extensive experience in working in mental health
• Previous line management experience is essential
• Minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Computer skills are essential
• Full driving licence and use of a vehicle for work
• Good communication skills
• Good understanding of service budgets

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What benefits will I receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited
• 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym.

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

• Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing
• Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively
• Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs
• Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point’s clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics

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