Team Leader - Residential Rehab
A vacancy has arisen for a Team Leader based at our Chy Residential Rehab project in Truro, working as part of a successful management team.
Main duties of the job
With You, team leaders are solution-focused, professional, resilient, and dynamic. The successful applicant will take a positive approach to working in a dynamic environment and be committed to providing meaningful services to those who come to our service. The Team Leader at Chy works alongside the Service Manager and will offer line management to the project's residential support workers.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
The Team Leader will be responsible for managing a team of residential support workers and working alongside the Service Manager. Chy provides a 12-week residential programme offering a range of trauma-informed approaches. The main house can accommodate up to 18 residents, with the option of an additional 12 weeks for those who require additional therapeutic interventions and support. As part of this role, you will be required to work some evenings and weekends - further details will be provided at the interview.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
* We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role!
Diversity and Inclusion
We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problems
* Knowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
Experience
* Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or substance use setting
* Successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
* Resilience, ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing/conflicting demands
* Ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner
* Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
* Results-driven and possess analytical skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
* IT competent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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