Team Leader

Team Leader – The Nook from SAMH

Location – Edinburgh

Salary – £32,329- £35,558

Lead with compassion. Deliver change.

The Nook from SAMH is a bold new model - a series walk-in mental health and wellbeing services open seven days a week which will provide a safe, stigma free environment. We are now looking for a skilled and motivated Team Leader to help us launch and deliver our first-ever Nook in Edinburgh, opening in spring 2027.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will support and develop a team of Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners ensuring people who walk through our doors are met with warmth, professionalism and effective support. You’ll play a key part in shaping a service that’s inclusive, responsive and that will help transform access to mental health support.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with people facing mental health challenges.

• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.

• A calm, confident approach in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of therapeutic wellbeing approaches and community support models.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a values-driven mindset.

This is your chance to lead something meaningful from day one.

To apply, please send a tailored CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages), outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying to LHH