Team Leader

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each service user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment, support and care options.  

Our Team Leaders here at Change Grow Live play an integral role in ensuring an effective service provision for our young people by creating a focussed culture, engaging staff to provide an innovative and continually improving service and provide leadership, support, and development to a wide range of staff. The post holder will lead the delivery of services supporting and empowering Adults across Sunderland to overcome issues around substance misuse.

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the Alcohol and Non Opiate Team within Wear Recovery Sunderland. They will lead by example in creating a professional and focused team culture committed to excellent service delivery.

Where: Sunderland

Hours: Full Time 37.5 per week, 
Full Time Salary Range: £35,220.59 - £37,184.91 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours pro rata for part time)

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: 

• Under the supervision of CGL’s Service Manager, you will lead the delivery of services that Adults within Sunderland to overcome issues around substance misuse.
• They will focus on further development of the Non Opiate Pathway and support the Alcohol and Non Opiate element of the service.
• The post holder will provide line management to practitioners within the service and will be responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the service.
• They will always maintain high professional standards and ensure a Trauma Informed approach in all aspects of delivery with the aim of reducing harm and promoting resilience.
• They will lead by example in creating a professional and positive team culture focused on excellent service delivery.
• The post holder will ensure a positive learning environment where integrity and professionalism are paramount, whilst empowering staff to ensure all attempts at positive outcomes are achieved for those using the service.
• You will support the Service Manager in the continual development and improvement of service delivery.
• You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with partners both internally within the service and externally within a wider partnership.

About you: 

• Experience of working with Adults experiencing difficulties around Substance misuse.
• Excellent knowledge of drugs and alcohol and their effects.
• Line management experience including the delivery of reflective practice.
• The ability to lead, empower and motivate a team.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding policies and practices and experience of embedding these operationally.
• The ability to foster new partnerships and to maintain positive relationships with partner agencies.
• Knowledge of a range of psychosocial and evidence-based interventions around substance misuse.
• Knowledge and experience of community-based support/outreach practices.
• Ability to ensure all record keeping, outcome monitoring and data collection is maintained effectively.
• Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for Adults.

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 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 
• 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. 

Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.

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

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.