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 user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.   

Our Team Leaders here at Change Grow Live play an integral role in ensuring an effective service provision for our service users by creating a focused culture, engaging staff to provide an innovative and continually improving service and provide leadership, support, and development to a wide range of staff.   

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our Nottinghamshire Service. As part of our co-occurring mental health and substance use team, you will work flexibly and creatively to ensure what is needed to have the most positive impact for all who are referred to our service.  

Where: Nottinghamshire
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week 

Contract Type: Fixed Term unitl the 31st of March 2028

About the role:

• Lead and motivate a team of recovery co-ordinators across Nottinghamshire county
• Provide effective operational leadership, including supervision, performance management, recruitment, induction and staff development.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, positive outcomes and effective risk management to people experiencing multiple unmet needs.
• Develop strong referral pathways and partnerships with mental health hospital and community settings and provide specialist consultation and guidance to partner agencies.
• Monitor service performance, maintain accurate records and drive continuous improvement in line with programme objectives.
• Undertake case holding where required.
• Provide specialist consultation and guidance to internal colleagues and partner agencies regarding co-occurring mental health and substance use needs.

About you:

• Experience of leading and developing teams within mental health, health, social care, substance use or related services.
• Knowledge of delivering high-quality, outcome-focused services and managing performance effectively.
• Good understanding of substance misuse, recovery and the challenges faced by people with complex needs, including homelessness.
• Excellent knowledge of Adult and Children safeguarding policies and practices and experience of embedding these operationally.
• Experience of working collaboratively with local authorities, health and commissioning
• Knowledge of mental health pathways and legislations
• Knowledge of severe multiple disadvantages, trauma informed practice and psycholigically informed environments
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and support others.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of local mental health pathways, drug and alcohol systems and housing services would be desirable.

What We Offer

• Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
• Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

If this sounds like you we would welcome your application.

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

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

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.

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.