Make Every Day Matter – Lead with Purpose
Team Leader – Residential Mental Health Service
Seaford, East Sussex
Full-Time | £14.75 per hour
Employer: Jiva Healthcare Ltd
Shape a Service That Changes Lives
At Jiva Healthcare, we believe in purposeful leadership. As our Team Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and shape a high-quality residential service that empowers adults with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.
This is more than a management role—it’s your chance to make every day matter, for your team and the people we support.
About Jiva Healthcare
We’re a progressive and person-centred organisation providing safe, supportive environments where adults can grow in confidence and independence. Our homes are warm, welcoming spaces designed to help residents achieve meaningful outcomes.
Join a company that values compassion, creativity, and continuous improvement—where your leadership directly influences lives for the better.
Your Role & Responsibilities
As the Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for providing support to the manager with leadership, quality, and compliance of our residential service. You will:
- Provide strong, person-centred leadership to your team, promoting a culture of empowerment and accountability.
- Ensure CQC compliance and maintain the highest standards of care, safety, and documentation.
- Lead by example, inspiring a motivated team that delivers exceptional support and positive outcomes.
- Support the manager with all aspects of staffing, including recruitment, training, supervision, and rota management.
- Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and personalised support packages.
- Work collaboratively with external professionals, families, and commissioners to achieve shared goals.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the service.
What We’re Looking For
You’re an experienced, compassionate leader who understands what it takes to manage an outstanding residential service.
Essential:
- At least 2 years’ management or supervisory experience within mental health, learning disability, or complex care settings.
- Level 4 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations and quality assurance frameworks.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills.
- A passion for person-centred care and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Receive
We value and invest in our leaders. You’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary of £28,763 plus performance bonus
- Private Healthcare membership and access to wellbeing support.
- Fully funded training and professional development, including leadership qualifications.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- 28 days’ annual leave + 2 wellbeing days a year up to 10 days. Terms and conditions apply.
- Team Building and Staff Parties.
- Enhanced DBS paid by the company.
- A supportive, forward-thinking culture where your voice matters.
Additional Information
- Full-time, permanent role with early, late, and weekend cover as required.
- Applicants must be based in and eligible to work in the UK.
If you’re a passionate and driven leader ready to build a service that truly makes a difference—we’d love to hear from you.
Unfortunately we are not considering sponsorship for this role.
Make every day matter- Join Jiva Healthcare.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
