Team Leader – Mental Health Support Team

About the job

Key information

Location: While this role supports schools and communities across the county, as part of the MHST, this role will be predominantly based in Sedgemoor area, including Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and surrounding communities. Travel across the county will be required.

Salary: £37,413 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Do you have experience in mental health—such as delivering low-intensity interventions—or in education, and are you ready to take the next step into leadership? We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience across both fields.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Team Leader to help lead and support our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) across Somerset.

What will I be doing?

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership position while remaining connected to frontline practice. You will play a key role in supporting children, young people, and families, while helping to shape and develop mental health services across Somerset.
As a Team Leader, you will provide guidance, support and oversight to a team of practitioners, contribute to service development, and ensure high-quality support is consistently delivered. You will also maintain a small caseload, enabling you to stay connected to direct practice and the needs of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and support to a team of Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs)
• Contribute to the ongoing development, delivery and evaluation of the Mental Health Support Team service
• Hold a small caseload, including school engagement, direct work with children, young people and families, and consultation with school staff
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, education settings and community organisations
• Support quality assurance, service improvement and innovation across the team
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing across educational settings and local communities

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working within mental health, education, or ideally both sectors
• Has leadership experience or can demonstrate the skills and potential to progress into a leadership role
• Is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and young people
• Has excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
•  Thrives in a collaborative environment and can support and motivate others
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based support

What is in it for me?

• A supportive and collaborative leadership environment
• The opportunity to join a passionate, values-led team making a real difference to children, young people and families
• The chance to influence and shape services across Somerset
• Access to ongoing professional development, training and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to maintain hands-on practice while developing your leadership skills

DBS check

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.  

Supporting documents and information

“Becoming a Team Leader has been both rewarding and an incredible learning experience. Balancing managing and clinical work has challenged me to grow in all the right ways and developed my knowledge of the wider service provisions. I have been supported and provided opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in the role and feel I have a real impact. It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about supporting a team, supporting children and young people and wanting to develop broader understanding of service delivery.” Sophie

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of mental health support for children and young people across Somerset, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Please read the Team Leader Job Description   

For an informal chat, please contact:   wellbeing@youngsomerset.org.uk

To apply, complete the YS Application Form and YS Disability Questionnaire and email to people@youngsomerset.org.uk.

Closing date: 21 July 2026

Anticipated interview date: 4 August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are identified and therefore encourage early applications.

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