Team Leader

  • Rethink Mental Illness
  • Feb 04, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Team Leader Walsall

Location: Walsall
Contract Type: Field-based
Hours: Flexible shifts (Evenings & Weekends)
Salary: £26,457 pro rata 25 hours for actual salary of £18,897.85

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference to people s lives? We re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team at the Walsall Mental Health Hub. This is a safe space for people and their carers who need support or are in emotional distress during evenings and weekends.

As Team Leader, you ll lead a team of up to six Mental Health Recovery Workers, providing supervision, mentoring, and training. You ll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, person-centred service that empowers individuals and promotes recovery, independence, and social inclusion.

What You ll Do

  • Manage and inspire a team to deliver exceptional out-of-hours mental health support.
  • Work collaboratively with NHS clinical teams, partner agencies, and local services.
  • Ensure continuous improvement through coaching, training, and service development.
  • Support recruitment and staff development.
  • Provide hands-on support when needed and lead by example.

About You

You ll bring:

  • Experience: At least 3 years working with people affected by mental illness and previous line management experience.
  • Skills: Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
  • Flexibility: Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel within the region.
  • Values: Passionate, empathetic, and committed to making a positive impact.

Desirable: Mental Health First Aid qualification, experience delivering training, or lived experience.

Why Join Us?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in hope, openness, and expertise. You ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer:

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • A supportive, inclusive environment.
  • The chance to make a tangible difference every day.

Apply today and help us lead the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.