Team Manager

Recovery Focus; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in the UK seeks a Team Manager to lead a team of Recovery Coordinators in delivering effective recovery and treatment plans. You will be responsible for team management, supporting individuals in overcoming challenges related to substance use, and ensuring quality outcomes. Ideal candidates should have experience in drug treatment services and a Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recognition and long service awards

£500 bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience working for a drug treatment service.
• Understanding of managing a team, including projects.
• Knowledge of effective supervision and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Recovery Coordinators delivering recovery plans.
• Oversee all aspects of team management from recruitment to support.
• Collaborate with services and stakeholders for health outcomes.

Skills

Passion for making a difference

Understanding of substance misuse

Experience managing a team

Knowledge of interventions

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Location: Irford House, Seacroft Crescent LS14 6PA

Working Hours: 37 hours, Monday-Friday with two late night shifts (Wednesday and Thursday) on a rota basis until 7pm (Please keep in mind these shifts may not occur frequently but are required when needed).

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £31,030 - £41,980 per annum

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for the position of Team Manager based within our Forward Leeds Team.

What You’ll Do

Being a Team manager is a diverse, challenging and rewarding role, key duties you will undertake are:

• Managing a team of Recovery Coordinators who are delivering recovery and treatment plans to people who use our services
• You will have responsibility for all aspects of team management from recruitment to on-going support and development of your team
• You will play a significant part in reducing substance related harm to individuals and the wider community by guiding your team to achieve quality outcomes for people who use our services
• You will work collaboratively with key services, partners and stakeholders to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need

• You will have a passion for making a difference and fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do.
• You will have experience working for a drug treatment service and have a strong understanding on substance misuse.
• You will have some experience and understanding of managing a team, including organising and overseeing a project from beginning to end.
• You will have knowledge and understanding of interventions, including brief interventions, experience of effective supervision and development of staff within your team.
• Ideally you will hold a Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

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About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package :

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24 / 7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
• £500 bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and Accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities — especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email .

How to Apply

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