Community Team Leader
Employer: Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust
Location: United Kingdom
Category: Health and Care
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker
Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum (including 5% HCAS)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Date Posted: October 3, 2025
Closing Date: October 15, 2025, 23:59
Overview
Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) is seeking an inspirational Community Team Leader for the CYPMHS West Herts team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled and motivated practitioner with professional qualifications and experience in child and adolescent mental health. The post holder will work across St Albans and Hemel Hempstead sites, leading a multi-disciplinary team supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, including those with complex trauma, attachment difficulties, and neurodiversity.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and support the multidisciplinary CYPMHS team across two sites.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality care and service performance.
- Manage team operations, caseloads, and service throughput using the CAPA model.
- Act as care coordinator, planning and reviewing care for children and young people.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff.
- Collaborate with local authorities and attend multi-agency meetings.
- Promote participation of service users and carers in service planning and delivery.
- Uphold Trust values and ensure adherence to safeguarding and equality standards.
Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant professional registration (e.g., NMC as Mental Health Nurse).
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Post-qualification experience in CAMHS or related mental health services.
- Knowledge of child development and a range of therapeutic interventions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision and consultation to others.
- Car driver and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Desirable:
- Specialist training in CAPA and CYP-IAPT.
- Experience in service quality monitoring, audits, or research.
About the Organisation
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and was named Mental Health Trust of the Year by the Health Service Journal. HPFT provides mental health, learning disability, and specialist services across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, supporting over 400,000 people. The Trust’s values — Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful, and Professional — define its culture and care delivery. HPFT offers an inclusive, flexible, and supportive working environment where staff development and wellbeing are priorities.
Application Process
Applicants must complete the Values Based Questionnaire before submitting their application. A completion code is required for submission and can be obtained at:
http://hpft.recruitforvalues.co
Employment in this role requires an Enhanced DBS Check, funded by the Trust. Applicants subscribed to the DBS Update Service may present a valid certificate.
Visa and Immigration
Candidates requiring a Skilled Worker Visa should review eligibility criteria on the GOV.UK website. HPFT welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Contact
Name: Alex Marapara
Job Title: CYPMHS West Herts Community Operational Manager
Telephone: 01727 804214
Additional Contact: Michelle Idiabana, Clinical Team Leader – 01727 804214
Employment Details
Seniority Level: Mid to Senior
Job Function: Health Care Mental Health Leadership
Employment Type: Full-time
