Rough Sleepers Team Lead

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing rough sleeping? We are, too.

CGL Lewisham is offering a fantastic secondment opportunity for those looking to step into a Team Leader role and make a meaningful impact.

At Change Grow Live Lewisham, we believe everyone deserves a safe, healthy, and purposeful life. We support individuals who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness, offering holistic care through all stages of recovery— from initial assessment and prescribing to detox, rehab, and beyond, addressing all aspects that support sustained engagement.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who is wanting the opportunity to be a Team Leader to join our Lewisham service, helping to drive positive change for individuals facing homelessness and related challenges.

In this role, you’ll lead a skilled, multidisciplinary team dedicated to engaging individuals in spaces where they feel most comfortable, whether in hostel accommodations or through community outreach.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role that makes a real difference, we encourage you to apply and help shape a brighter future for our community.

Location: Lewisham

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full time Salary Range : £34,700.09 - £36,635.38 (depending on experience (pro rata if part time hours)

Allowances: Inner London Weighting £4,072.06 (pro rata if part time)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Until March 2026

About the role:

• Operational line management of a team of staff which includes supervision (with reflective practice), appraisal, performance and sickness management as well as ensuring staff follow CGL and external policies applicable to their roles.
• Empowering staff to promote hope, empowerment, choices, control, and opportunities that assist service users reaching their full potential as individuals and community members.
• Work with your team and Designated Safeguarding Lead (if not your role) to ensure that the practices within the team/service enable identification of service users, children and families who are at risk.
• Ensure that staff are competent in the delivery of interventions that reduce risk to service users.
• Support staff to improve service user outcomes through observed practice, providing timely values-based feedback.
• Lead on the recruitment, selection and induction of staff.

About you:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience of developing and leading health and social care services and delivering services which evidence high performance and quality standards.
• Significant experience of leading teams who work with families where children are subject to social care intervention.
• Knowledge of current legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice
• Able to lead, inspire and develop a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to use common MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook)

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and
• Employee Assist Programme Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.