Team Leader

Service Care Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent service provider in social care is seeking a Team Leader in South East London to guide and support a team of recovery workers. Responsibilities include operational management, collaboration with criminal justice agencies, and ensuring seamless transitions for service users. Candidates should have substantial experience in the substance misuse sector, excellent leadership skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in substance misuse or criminal justice sector.
• Knowledge in developing and leading health and social care services.
• Experience in leading teams working with families under social care intervention.
• Familiarity with legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to a team of recovery workers.
• Manage operational tasks including supervision and performance appraisal.
• Collaborate with Criminal Justice Agencies to develop optimal working processes.
• Build relationships with local prisons for seamless transitions for service users.

Skills

Experience in the substance misuse or criminal justice sector

Leadership and team management skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader
Location: South East London
Rate: £28-£30 P/H Ltd Umbrella (£26.42 PAYE Inclusive)

About the Role:

• As a Team Leader, you will provide guidance, support, and direction to a team of dedicated recovery workers.
• Your role involves operational line management of your team, including supervision, appraisal, performance, and sickness management.
• Empowering your staff to instill hope, empowerment, choices, control, and opportunities in service users, enabling them to realise their full potential, is a crucial aspect of your role.
• You'll collaborate with various Criminal Justice Agencies, such as police, probation, court staff, and liaison and diversion partners, to develop pathways and mutual ways of working for optimal outcomes.
• Building strong relationships with local prisons to ensure seamless transitions for service users upon release is another key component of your role.

To excel in this role:

• We seek an individual with substantial experience in the substance misuse or criminal justice sector.
• You should possess knowledge and experience in developing and leading health and social care services, delivering services that demonstrate high performance and quality standards.
• Significant experience in leading teams working with families under social care intervention is advantageous.
• Familiarity with current legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice is essential.
• You should have the ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in common MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook).