Team Leader in Northampton)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Team Leader for its NGAGE Young People's Service in Northampton. This role is pivotal in guiding young individuals through challenges related to substance misuse. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in social care and a solid understanding of effective interventions. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of clinical practice while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and clients. Join a mission-driven organization that values professional development and offers a range of benefits, including generous holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

32 days' holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in health/social care or youth work.
• Proven experience in the substance misuse field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with policy and statutory requirements.
• Manage performance issues and assist in recruitment.
• Promote the organization's values and mission.

Skills

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Staff Supervision

IT Skills

Behavioural Interventions

Education

NVQ Level 4 or above

DipSW

Mental Health Nursing

Counselling

Addiction Studies

Job description

Team Leader

Location: Northampton

Salary: £30,775 - £33,205 per annum

You have significant experience of individual client work with adults/young people in an addictions or social care setting. You also possess knowledge of drugs, alcohol, and health-related issues, along with effective interventions to support behaviour change. Aquarius offers the perfect environment to utilize your skills. Welcome to Aquarius as a Team Leader.

Aquarius is a charity dedicated to helping people and communities overcome harm caused by alcohol, drugs, and gambling. We are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our NGAGE Young People's Service in Northampton. NGAGE is an early intervention drug and alcohol service for young people aged 10-18, providing information, education, advice, and support regarding drug and alcohol use.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring good clinical practice and compliance with policy and statutory requirements.
2. Providing induction, supervision, coaching, and development reviews for staff.
3. Managing performance issues.
4. Assisting in the recruitment of team members and volunteers.
5. Developing and maintaining effective liaison with commissioners and service providers.
6. Managing the service budget, ensuring proper recording and data reporting.
7. Promoting Aquarius' values and mission actively.

Ideal candidate attributes:

• A professional qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g., NVQ Level 4 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies).
• Proven experience in the substance misuse field with a commitment to further training.
• Knowledge of drugs, alcohol, health issues, and effective behavioural interventions.
• Experience in staff supervision, management, training, and partnership working (including voluntary and statutory services).
• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Strong IT skills and a flexible, person-centred approach.

In return, we offer excellent benefits, including 32 days' holiday, a contributory pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, and opportunities for professional development and training.

Due to the nature of the role, a driving license and access to a car are essential.

To Apply:

If you believe you are suitable for this role and wish to work with us, please follow this link to complete your application: Application Link

We are committed to increasing diversity and welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as they apply.

We value learning and development, offering a wide range of apprenticeships. Anyone in a permanent role who has passed probation can apply for relevant apprenticeships.

Aquarius Action Projects, established in 1982 and based in Birmingham, has a national reach through contracts and partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough, a large charity specializing in mental health, alcohol, drugs, and related areas.