Enhanced outreach Team lead

Society of St James; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Buy more annual leave

Induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted laptops and computers

Electric Car Scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Society of St James (SSJ) Hampshire-based Substance Use Team Leader role in Southampton. 37 hours per week, permanent, on-site, with a salary scale of £36,139–£38,301 per year.

The role sits within the Alcohol & Drug Service management structure, working alongside clinical partners to deliver trauma-informed harm reduction and person-centred care for adults and those with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Team Leadership & Development: Proven experience of managing staff, delivering high-quality supervision and appraisals, coaching, and nurturing a supportive, learning-oriented team culture.
• Substance Use & Harm Reduction Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of harm reduction principles (including overdose prevention and BBV awareness), treatment pathways, and psychosocial interventions.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, risk management planning, and safeguarding procedures for adults and children.
• Multi-Agency & Partnership Working: Track record of effective collaboration with statutory and voluntary partners, including health, housing, probation, and criminal justice agencies.
• Operational & Financial Oversight: Experience in budget oversight, local governance protocol production, IT literacy, and accurate case management record-keeping.
• SSJ Core Competencies: Strong alignment with SSJ's values—leading by example, taking initiative to deliver value for money, solving problems creatively, and maintaining an environment built on honesty, fairness, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team in delivering a safe, creative, and service-user-led treatment experience.
• Manage operational governance, oversee staff caseloads, and champion trauma-informed harm reduction interventions.
• Collaborate with NHS Inclusion Prescribing Team and other partners to support individuals with complex needs to rebuild resilience and achieve recovery goals.
• Provide strong leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Substance use & harm reduction

Safeguarding & risk management

Multi-agency & partnership working

Operational & financial oversight

SSJ core competencies

Job description

Enhanced outreach Team lead, Southampton, £36,139.00 - £38,301.00

Employment Type

Permanent

Application Start Date

05-11-2026

Application End Date

24-11-2026

Location

Southampton

State/County

Hampshire

SO15 2AH

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Non-profit charitable organisations

Description

Substance Use Team Leader

SSJ&I Alcohol & Drug Service / Associated Outreach Services

Hampshire

37 hours per week (Full-Time, Permanent)

Salary Scale: 31 – 33 (£36,139 - £38,301 per annum)

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association.The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Substance Use Team Leader, you will collaboratively lead a dynamic team in delivering a safe, creative, and service-user-led treatment experience. Working as part of the Adult Alcohol and Drug Service management structure and alongside clinical partners such as the NHS Inclusion Prescribing Team, you will manage operational governance, oversee staff caseloads, and champion trauma-informed harm reduction interventions. Your leadership will directly support individuals with complex needs, problematic substance use, and mental ill-health to rebuild resilience, achieve their recovery goals, and successfully integrate into the community.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an innovative, open, and decisive leader who embodies trauma-informed practice and thrives in a multi-agency environment. You will be an empathetic team player and excel at building trusting, respectful relationships with staff, partners, and service users alike. If you are self-reflective, deeply motivated, highly accountable, and passionate about promoting harm reduction and social inclusion for marginalised groups, we would love to hear from you.

Working Pattern: Standard daytime hours with flexibility required for occasional evenings & weekends

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Team Leadership & Development: Proven experience of managing staff, delivering high-quality supervision and appraisals, coaching, and nurturing a supportive, learning-oriented team culture.
• Substance Use & Harm Reduction Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of harm reduction principles (including overdose prevention and BBV awareness), treatment pathways, and psychosocial interventions.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, risk management planning, and safeguarding procedures for adults and children.
• Multi-Agency & Partnership Working: Track record of effective collaboration with statutory and voluntary partners, including health, housing, probation, and criminal justice agencies.
• Operational & Financial Oversight: Experience in budget oversight, local governance protocol production, IT literacy, and accurate case management record-keeping.
• SSJ Core Competencies: Strong alignment with SSJ's values—leading by example, taking initiative to deliver value for money, solving problems creatively, and maintaining an environment built on honesty, fairness, and trust.

What we can offer you

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card

SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
• Employer pension contributions via salary sacrifice
• Flexible working opportunities
• Counselling, financial, personal support, and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme