Team Leader

Change Grow Live; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate Team Leader to empower young people and families facing substance misuse challenges. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and fostering partnerships to create a supportive environment. You will play a key role in developing innovative services and maintaining a young person-centered approach. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience in this field, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path with training and development support. Join us in prioritizing well-being and positive outcomes for those we serve.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid wellness hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Shopping and cinema discounts

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children facing substance misuse difficulties.
• Knowledge of issues affecting families related to substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of services for children and families overcoming substance misuse.
• Provide line management and oversee operational management.

Skills

Experience with substance misuse

Line management

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate a team

Understanding of drugs and alcohol effects

Community-based support

Data collection skills

Knowledge of psychosocial interventions

Flexibility under pressure

Job description

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

Join Our Compassionate CYP Team at Change Grow Live in Gateshead!

Change Grow Live is a national charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those accessing our services. Our core values—be open, be compassionate, and be bold—guide us as we offer support and respect in a safe environment, treating each person as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Exciting Opportunity: CYP Team Leader

Our Team Leaders at Change Grow Live play an integral role in ensuring effective service provision for young people by creating a focused culture, engaging staff to provide innovative and continually improving services, and providing leadership, support, and development to a wide range of staff.

Positive Futures Gateshead is a dynamic and innovative under-25 service within Gateshead. We support young people and adults up to age 25 regarding substance use. We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join us! With the support of the Service Manager, you will lead the delivery of services that empower children, young people, and their families across Gateshead to overcome issues related to substance misuse. You will provide line management to practitioners within the service.

Location: Gateshead

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary Range: £35,220.59 - £37,184.91 (dependent on experience, pro-rata for part-time)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, salary and payments are pro-rata based on contracted hours.

About the Role:

• Lead the delivery of services that empower children, young people, and their families to overcome substance misuse issues.
• Provide line management to practitioners and oversee operational management and strategic development.
• Maintain high professional standards and ensure a young person-focused approach to reduce harm and promote resilience.
• Create a professional, young person-centered team culture focused on excellent service delivery.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of service delivery.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Must have a valid UK Driving License and access to a car to work flexibly at various sites.

About You:

• Experience working with children and young people facing substance misuse difficulties.
• Knowledge of issues affecting children, young people, and their families related to substance misuse.
• Understanding of drugs and alcohol and their effects.
• Line management experience, including delivering reflective practice.
• Ability to lead, empower, and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and practices.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive partnerships with agencies.
• Knowledge of psychosocial and evidence-based interventions for substance misuse.
• Understanding of the ‘Hidden Harm’ agenda.
• Experience with community-based support and outreach practices.
• Effective record-keeping, outcome monitoring, and data collection skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond flexibly and stay calm under pressure.
• Commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for young people and families.

What We Offer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service length (up to 30 days).
• Paid wellness hour weekly, wellness hub, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Benefits including shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
• Supportive team environment.
• Training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme.

When applying, please reflect on the details outlined in the job description to help us understand your skills and experience.

Join us in empowering and supporting individuals, prioritizing well-being at the heart of our work.

Note: If sponsorship is required, this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may qualify under the Skilled Worker route if you meet the minimum salary requirements. More info at Skilled Worker visa Overview - GOV.UK.

CGL points 31 to 33 (£35,220.59 - £37,184.90)

Outside London Weighting Area

Application deadline: 8/5/2025

Contact: Kirsty Martin | [e-mail]

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.