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Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Deputy Operational Team Manager

The closing date is 11 October 2025

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Job summary

Are you the calm, knowledgeable leader who can help shape and deliver mental health support that really makes a difference?

Main duties of the job

Why choose Northpoint?

Were a trusted, values-led charity with a bold vision for mental health. Working hand-in-hand with local partners, schools, health services, and national programmes, we bring a joined-up, person-centred approach that makes a meaningful difference to the children, young people, and adults we support. At Northpoint, were proud of the work we do and the impact it has. If youre looking for real purpose and heart in your work, we think you will be too.

About us

At Northpoint, were excited to share an exciting part time opportunity for aDeputy Operational Team Manager, Primary Care Mental Health based in Leeds!

Were proud to be part of the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS), a collaborative initiative bringing together IAPT services and primary care mental health support across Leeds. Working alongside around 200 colleagues across seven operational teams, together were able to support up to 28,000 people with complex mental health needs every year. Were looking for a proactive and inspiringDeputy Operational Team Managerto work alongside our hub management team, to lead practitioners and administrators and shape the smooth running of our service, with people at the centre of everything we do.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

LA1408820LeeDOTM

Job locations

The Small Mill

Chadwick Street

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 1LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll do:

  • Lead daily service operations and provide expert guidance on operational, clinical and safeguarding issues
  • Manage and support the team through line management, supervision, and professional development
  • Drive recruitment and implement practice guidelines to uphold service excellence
  • Build strong external partnerships and champion inclusive, accessible services that reach disadvantaged communities

What you'll bring:

  • Experience supporting mental health or therapy services, with a confident, compassionate approach
  • Natural leadership and people skills to guide and energise a diverse team
  • Sound judgement in complex safeguarding and risk situations
  • A passion for equity, inclusion, and collaborative working with partners

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll do:

  • Lead daily service operations and provide expert guidance on operational, clinical and safeguarding issues
  • Manage and support the team through line management, supervision, and professional development
  • Drive recruitment and implement practice guidelines to uphold service excellence
  • Build strong external partnerships and champion inclusive, accessible services that reach disadvantaged communities

What you'll bring:

  • Experience supporting mental health or therapy services, with a confident, compassionate approach
  • Natural leadership and people skills to guide and energise a diverse team
  • Sound judgement in complex safeguarding and risk situations
  • A passion for equity, inclusion, and collaborative working with partners

Person Specification

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Essential

  • Experience of leadership and supervision skills and commitment to continuous improvement

Desirable

  • Experience of mental health services as a carer, client or volunteer.
Person Specification

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Essential

  • Experience of leadership and supervision skills and commitment to continuous improvement

Desirable

  • Experience of mental health services as a carer, client or volunteer.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

The Small Mill

Chadwick Street

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 1LJ


Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

The Small Mill

Chadwick Street

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 1LJ


Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Lead

Leen Al Asad

Recruitment@northpoint.org.uk

01132450303

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

LA1408820LeeDOTM

Job locations

The Small Mill

Chadwick Street

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 1LJ


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