Team Leader - Llr (Leicester)

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Turning Point’s Leicester City substance use team.   You will lead and support a team of Recovery Workers and you will be responsible for the performance and development of your team.  

Role Responsibility

You will support the service in maintaining excellent standards of treatment and care for our service users. You will oversee the implementation of pathways and be integral in supporting the Leicester City strategy. You will work with a range of partner agencies and represent the service in a variety of settings, promoting the service and encouraging referrals.

As a Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide Leadership to a team of dedicated staff, enabling individuals to thrive and develop in their abilities to support our service users.
• Provide direct line management ensuring the necessary support and training is in place for the team, managing HR related matters in line with policy.
• Foster a strong and supportive environment where your team and colleagues work collaboratively to achieving key performance indicators for the service.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including commissioners, partner agencies, and service users.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and engaging and have a real passion for supporting people.  You must have experience of line management/supervision/coaching and a strong understanding of treatment services with specific experience in alcohol delivery

It is a busy role so excellent time management skills and experience in report writing and analysing data and records will be important. 

You will be required to travel to community sites so access to a car and a driving licence would be beneficial. 

Essential Requirements:

• Knowledge, skills and experience of recognised Alcohol psychosocial interventions/approaches, Alcohol screening tools, and treating alcohol disorders from a clinical perspective. Supporting employee development and training programmes
• Excellent facilitation skills including the ability to lead a discussion to constructive conclusions and the ability to feedback
• Experience of successfully managing a wide range of stakeholder relationships
• Time management skills – working under very tight deadlines with changing priorities
• Experience in evaluation techniques and the ability to adapt practice to get results
• Level 3 Qualification in Training or equivalent

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to u
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point