Criminal Justice Team Leader

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Barnet!

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

An exciting opportunity has emerged within our Newham service for a Criminal Justice Team Leader to join our vibrant team, committed to supporting individuals with drug and/or alcohol issues involved in the criminal justice system.

Location: Barnet

Hours Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary Range: £35,220.59 - £37,184.91 , Dependent on experience, paid Pro Rata for part time hours

Allowance: £2,195.72 Outer London Weighting Pro Rata

Contract Type: Permanent 

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

About the Role:

• As a Team Leader, you will provide guidance, support, and direction to a team of dedicated recovery workers.
• Your role involves operational line management of your team, including supervision, appraisal, performance, and sickness management.
• Empowering your staff to instill hope, empowerment, choices, control, and opportunities in service users, enabling them to realise their full potential, is a crucial aspect of your role.
• You'll collaborate with various Criminal Justice Agencies, such as police, probation, court staff, and liaison and diversion partners, to develop pathways and mutual ways of working for optimal outcomes.
• Building strong relationships with local prisons to ensure seamless transitions for service users upon release is another key component of your role.

To excel in this role:

• We seek an individual with substantial experience in the substance misuse or criminal justice sector.
• You should possess knowledge and experience in developing and leading health and social care services, delivering services that demonstrate high performance and quality standards.
• Significant experience in leading teams working with families under social care intervention is advantageous.
• Familiarity with current legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice is essential.
• You should have the ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in common MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook).

What We Will Give to You:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• Paid 'Wellness' hour each week, along with access to a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assistance.
• Programme Contributory pension scheme.
• A great selection of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A friendly and supportive team Training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification.

If this opportunity aligns with your values and aspirations, and you're eager to embark on a transformative journey with Change Grow Live, we invite you to connect with us.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain MOJ vetting

Please note: ‘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)’