Team Leader

                  Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?  

                 Have you the energy and drive to help lead a new countywide service? 

As a part of the Change Grow Live team, you’ll help people get to where they want to be and make a difference in their lives. 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an individual who is motivated, innovative and values driven, who can support and lead a team Recovery Workers who support individuals with drug and/or alcohol issues on their recovery journey.  We are hoping this role will be for you.

This role will manage a county wide team. As a leader, you will have experience of managing teams and excellent knowledge and understanding of people who have a history of substance misuse and other complex issues. You will have experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions.

Where: Hertfordshire-wide

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range: £35,220.59 - £37,184.90 Pro rata (dependent on experience)

Allowances: £694.25 Outer Fringe Weighting Pro Rata

Contract: Fixed Term until March 31^st  2026.

*Please note: 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: 

• 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 

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. 

Please note it is essential to hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car and you will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.