Substance Use Team Lead - Trauma-Informed Harm Reduction

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

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.