Team Leader

Shift Patterns: You will work 21 hours per week over a 7 day rota, with shifts from 8-3 or 3-10, plus two off rota working days from 9am - 4pm., Are you compassionate, creative and passionate about making a difference? As Team Leader you will help us deliver support shaped around each person's needs, goals and aspirations.

You will provide day-to-day leadership across two community mental health rehabilitation services. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will guide recovery workers and coordinate safe, consistent, person-centred support in a 24-hour service setting.

You will tailor your approach to each person, ensuring their individual needs are met with care, dignity and consideration. You will support and encourage your colleagues, helping the team deliver consistent, person-centred care

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people who draw on our support, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards one. You will bring significant experience in health and social care, including supporting adults with mental health, complex or rehabilitation needs, alongside experience of leading a team.

On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space .

We have an exciting opportunity for two new Team Leaders to join our new community mental health rehabilitation services at Wentworth House, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9HF or Park House, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5TQ.

The services are due to open on 1st December 2026 with paid staff induction planned week before opening.

The team will deliver a new 24-hour community rehabilitation service in partnership with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and the Home Engagement and Rehabilitation Team and will support adults living in studio flats with complex or longer-term mental health needs who no longer require inpatient rehabilitation but would benefit from structured support before moving towards greater independence.

Salary: £27,190 per annum

Hours: 35, We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

Stream - Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn

Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts

Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays subject to contract (pro rata for part time)

We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday - statutory limits apply

Access to our library of learning through our e-portal

Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.

We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.

Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses.

We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards

Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum

Paid Sick leave

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