Team Leader

You will lead a team of Crisis Support Workers to ensure the effective running of the Safe Spaces service. You will also deliver one-to-one crisis support to clients face to face or over the telephone. Safe Spaces is a non-clinical, supportive environment designed to help people in crisis stay safe, work through and understand their feelings, and then help them to access the support they need going forward. Team Leaders are essential for the effectiveness of our service, as they play a pivotal role supervising, inspiring, and connecting with our crisis support workers to ensure the optimal support for our clients.Who you are This role will appeal to those who have an empathetic, non-judgmental approach, and who are passionate about supporting people to create positive changes in their lives. You will need to be confident in managing people and working both independently and as part of a team, and will be passionate about supporting others. At Safe Spaces, a Team Leader must showcase a deep commitment to supporting people to move forward, exhibit strong leadership qualities through personal example, possess adept problem-solving skills, and demonstrate adaptability and quick thinking

Shifts available

• Tuesday 19:00 - 02:30 (Bradford Hub)
• Wednesday 19:00 - 02:30 (Bradford Hub)
• Sunday 11:30-19:30 (Keighley)
• Please mention your preferred shifts in the cover letter, any selections will be discussed if you are shortlisted for interview.
• All of the late shifts include a night time enhancement of £8.40 per shift.
What do we offer Salary scale: Team Leader: £26,453 - £29,796 per annum FTE Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Central Bradford, with occasional travel across the district Responsible to: Service Manager Annual Leave: 25 days pro-rata Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto- enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme). Probationary period: 6 months,
• Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and knowledge linking this to the Job Description and Person Specification to [email protected]
• Please ensure writing the job title in the subject line of your email application
• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants
• Bradford District and Craven Mind are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Mind in Bradford) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.
• Closing date 6th January 2025
• Salary £26,453 - £29,796 per annum, Accredited employer
• Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays
• Casual dress code
• Charity Discount Schemes
• Employee Assistance Service
• Enhanced sick pay
• Excellent personal development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Pension Scheme
• Simply Health cash plan
• Two days additional leave to use every year to support your wellbeing
• Two Staff Engagement Days