Job Description

As a team leader they will be expected to implement all aspects of the work of the project as agreed with the group including on-site sales to the public of goods produced by the group, also participation in running open days and other fund raising and awareness events.

Key responsibilities

• To take responsibility for the overall day to day running of the recovery group service in conjunction with group members and staff.

• To support the therapeutic process in the group

• Line management of staff and volunteers

• To support group engagement and learning

• To monitor and support individual service users recovery journey through creative and varied work activities

• To support service users to develop transferable skills through practical work and social interaction

• To involve service users in the development and delivery of the service

• To involve service users in the development and delivery of their individual support

• To develop links within the community – work with referrers to implement care plans 

• To implement effective risk management

• To look for ways to increase sales of produce and member produced crafts.

• To work closely with the  coaching service  to  promote  service user  move  on 

Please note that we are unable to shortlist any applications that do not demonstrate how they meet the criteria outlined in the person specification responsibilities below.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements 

• Knowledge of mental health and experience of working with people with mental health problems

• A positive attitude towards people with mental health problems, in particular people’s ability to develop and change and recover 

• Experience in and ability to facilitate group activities.

• Ability to manage a small staff team.

• Ability to work on own initiative, to priorities, organise work and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with people on all levels

• Awareness of and commitment to all aspects of anti-discriminatory practice

• Experience and ability to motivate others

• Experience and ability to work as part of a team

• Experience in keeping accurate and up to date records

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation

• Experience in managing volunteers

• Experience or knowledge in Gardening 

• Experience or knowledge in Ceramics would be an advantage 

• Experience of sales and/or marketing activity

• Full driving license