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Bloomcare’s Lighthouse Care in Manchester is recruiting a Mental Health Night Team Leader for a full‑time, onsite role on 8:00pm to 8:00am shifts, paying £14.20 per hour. The ideal candidate is an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader with a background in mental health, complex needs or substance misuse, and holds an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. You’ll lead shifts, supervise staff, update care plans, manage medication, complete audits and work with multi‑disciplinary teams to promote recovery, independence and person centred support. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership and safeguarding strengths, prepare STAR examples for managing challenging situations, and note UK eligibility and visa status.

Mental Health Night Team Leader

Location: Lighthouse Care, Manchester
Pay: £14.20 per hour
Shift Pattern: 8:00pm – 8:00am

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Mental Health Night Team Leader to join our team at Lighthouse Care in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader with a background in mental health, complex needs, alcohol or substance misuse who is ready to take the next step in their career.

As a Team Leader, you will lead shifts, support and guide colleagues and help ensure the people we support receive safe, high-quality and person-centred care. You will play an important role in supporting individuals with their recovery, independence and personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the service.

• Supervise, support and mentor care and support colleagues.

• Review and update care plans and oversee key working responsibilities.

• Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.

• Monitor care standards and complete relevant audits.

• Support staff rotas, training, induction and development.

• Support individuals to access the community, attend appointments and work towards their personal goals.

• Promote safeguarding, health and safety and best practice.

• Work closely with the General Manager, multidisciplinary teams and external professionals.

• Encourage and support engagement in recovery programmes and meaningful activities.

• Promote independence, choice and person-centred support.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working in Health and Social Care, ideally supporting adults with mental health, substance misuse or complex needs.

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or similar.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

• A compassionate, reliable and person-centred approach.

• The confidence to lead a team and remain calm in challenging situations.

• Experience in Medication Management

What We Offer

• £14.20 per hour

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

• Paid NVQ qualifications.

• Free DBS.*

• 28 days annual leave.*

• Meals provided whilst on shift.

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

• Uniform provided.

• Free on-site parking.

• Employee discounts on shopping, holidays, dining, cinema and much more.

Why Join Bloomcare?

At Bloomcare, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while investing in the people who make that possible.

At Lighthouse Care, you will have the opportunity to support adults with complex mental health and support needs while developing your own skills and career. We provide ongoing training, development opportunities and a supportive working environment where you can make a genuine difference.

If you are an experienced Senior Support Worker or Mental Health Team Leader looking for your next opportunity in Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Lighthouse Care team.

Bloomcare is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates currently living and working overseas. We are also unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role at this time.