Substance Misuse Team Leader (Ref:0047ZD)

We Are With You; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Substance Misuse Team Leader in London, supporting a diverse client group with addiction and mental health challenges. This full-time, permanent role offers substantial benefits and a supportive working environment to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced parental leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Pension scheme enrollment

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible working and wellbeing resources

Refer a Friend scheme with a £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, or criminal justice settings.
• Proven management and team development experience.
• Understanding of issues faced by individuals with drug, alcohol, or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high performance and meet service delivery needs.
• Manage team development and oversee quality assurance.
• Motivate staff and connect effectively with service users.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Risk Assessment

Relationship Building

Results-driven

Education

ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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Substance Misuse Team Leader (Ref:0047ZD), London

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Client:

We Are With You

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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About the Role

Join us as a Team Leader in Wandsworth.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Wandsworth is looking for a Team Leader to provide high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

At Wandsworth, WithYou works closely with lead provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and partners, St Mungo’s and the charity CDARS (Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services), providing free and confidential support to adults in Wandsworth experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, supporting more than 100,000 people annually. Find out more about us here.

The closing date for applications is 1st July 2025. Please note that this role may close early if sufficient applications are received, so early application is advised. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.

We do not have a sponsorship license and cannot provide sponsorship for UK work. Candidates must hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

As a Team Leader, you will report directly to the Service Manager and collaborate with other Team Leaders, Operations Managers, and partner organizations to ensure clear communication and meet service delivery needs, supporting clients to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be responsible for leading a WithYou team to deliver high performance by meeting targets and KPIs, ensuring quality service and a supportive environment for staff.

This role requires excellent leadership skills, confidence, and innovation. You will support staff in recovery work, oversee quality assurance and safeguarding, and manage competing demands and tight deadlines.

The position is full-time and permanent, with a salary of £30,390 - £41,700 per year (including a £4,000 Inner London Weighting).

Managing and developing your team, motivating them to deliver exceptional services, and connecting effectively with staff and service users are key to success. The role involves handling multiple priorities, data analysis, and administrative tasks.

You will need:

• ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent, or a commitment to complete within 18 months
• Experience in health, social care, or criminal justice settings, working with statutory and non-statutory agencies
• Proven management and team development experience
• An understanding of issues faced by people with drug, alcohol, or mental health challenges
• Knowledge of health and safety, including risk assessment
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Results-driven with analytical skills

We seek passionate individuals with an inspiring approach. A full job description and person specification are available upon request from [emailprotected].

About Company

WithYou provides free, confidential support to over 100,000 people annually across England and Scotland, addressing issues with drugs, alcohol, and mental health.

Our name reflects a positive space where people can progress, connect, and receive tailored help.

Our staff change lives. If you’re passionate about supporting people with these issues, we want to hear from you.

DE&I

We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diverse voices and experiences. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including people with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, all ages, and armed forces veterans.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet essential criteria, and reasonable adjustments during the selection process are available.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
• Enhanced parental leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Pension scheme enrollment
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Flexible working and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months’ probation