Safe Haven Team Leader

Safe Haven Team Leader.

10 hours per week - 2 x 5 hour shifts.

£16.80 per hour PLUS £4.94 per hour Shift Allowance.

17:30 to 22:30 on a 4 week rolling shift rota.

Andover Mind is one of the leading mental health providers in Hampshire. Our Safe Haven service supports those in mental health crisis in Basingstoke and mid Hampshire. The service is covered 7 evenings a week from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, 365 days a year (including bank holidays) on a rolling 4 week rota, and is based at our Wellbeing facility in Basingstoke.

The role of Team Leader is therefore crucial, by leading our teams of Practitioners who will deliver our important Safe Haven service.

To succeed in this role you will be required to support our Safe Haven Manager by utilising your previous supervisory/Team Leading skills. You should be self motivated, be able to demonstrate experience of working with, and an understanding of, those experiencing a mental health crisis whilst remaining calm and professional in any stressful or challenging situation.

So, if you have a history of crisis work within the mental health sector, have an understanding of the implications of individuals experiencing a crisis, and knowledge of creating achievable goals we would love to hear from you.

To aid you application we strongly encourage an accompanying covering letter detailing your own personal experiences within the sector.

Why Join Us?

Holiday: 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 30).

Discounts: Vivup membership (retailer cashback and savings).

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme & competitive sick pay.

Growth: Ongoing professional training and development.

Extras: Cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity leave, and pension.

We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us.

If you would like to be part of our exciting team, have a strong background in mental health, and have worked with people in crisis, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Vyne Road, Basingstoke

Hours: 2 x 5 hour shifts weekly on a rota basis

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate, and in line with our equality policy, we are dedicated to building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce to ensure we are developing policies and practices that meet the needs of all employees, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.