The Team Leader role is a key element in providing the variety of services that Cornwall We Are With You offers. This is a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team alongside in-house service including outreach, criminal justice, family and community workers; nurses, doctors and pharmacists; work and learning and a secondary rehabilitation service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have a positive approach to working in a dynamic environment with a commitment to providing meaningful services to those who present to our service and achieving this by supporting the existing dedicated team of Recovery Workers. Areas of work include:
1. To support the management team in the delivery of contracted service
2. To positively promote the service and We Are With You
3. To manage the staff within the service to ensure staff are well informed, inspired and engaged with We Are With You's strategic objectives and that the cohesive culture is developed.
About us
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
Job responsibilities
All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Team Leaders at WithYou have a solution focused attitude and are professional, resilient and dynamic. A vacancy has arisen for a Team Leader to cover the Truro and Newquay areas, but based at our Truro office to provide support to our Recovery Worker teams. You will be working as part of a successful management team on the contract we have been delivering since 2013.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
* We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Diversity Statement
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18-months
* Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Experience
* Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
* A successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
* An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problems (as appropriate)
* Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary care (as appropriate)
* Knowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
* Resilient, ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing / conflicting demands
* Be results driven and possess analytical skills.
* Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required
* Willing to and able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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