Job summary
Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2025. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Main duties of the job
Team Leaders at WithYou have a solution focused attitude and are professional, resilient and dynamic. This role will be based at our Truro office and will be working as part of a successful management team on the contract we have been delivering since 2013. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, including occasional Saturday working.The Team Leader role is a key element in providing the variety of services that WithYou Cornwall offers. This is a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team alongside in-house service including outreach, criminal justice, family and community workers; nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and a secondary rehabilitation service.We offer a wide range of interventions including needle and syringe programme, harm reduction advice and information, psychosocial interventions, detoxification, rehabilitation, OST prescribing and wide range of aftercare and in to work support. We use a multi-agency approach, working with both statutory and non-statutory services to increase choice and positives outcomes for the people using this service.The successful applicant will have a positive approach to working in a dynamic environment with a commitment to providing meaningful services to those who present to our service and achieve this by supporting the existing dedicated team of recovery workers. Areas of work will include:Supporti
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the RolePlease refer to the linked job description to support your application.All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2025. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Our team in Cornwall are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an engaging and motivational leader, who is passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.As a Team Leader, we offer a starting salary of £30,000 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £36,000 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via. Job OpportunityTeam Leaders at WithYou have a solution focused attitude and are professional, resilient and dynamic. This role will be based at our Truro office and will be working as part of a successful management team on the contract we have been delivering since 2013. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, including occasional Saturday working.The Team Leader role is a key element in providing the variety of services that WithYou Cornwall offers. This is a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team alongside in-house service including outreach, criminal justice, family and community workers; nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and a secondary rehabilitation service.We offer a wide range of interventions including needle and syringe programme, harm reduction advice and information, psychosocial interventions, detoxification, rehabilitation, OST prescribing and wide range of aftercare and in to work support. We use a multi-agency approach, working with both statutory and non-statutory services to increase choice and positives outcomes for the people using this service.The successful applicant will have a positive approach to working in a dynamic environment with a commitment to providing meaningful services to those who present to our service and achieve this by supporting the existing dedicated team of recovery workers. Areas of work will include:
1. Supporting the management team in the delivery of the contracted service
2. Positively promoting the service and WithYou Cornwall
3. Managing the staff within the service, ensuring staff are well informed, inspired and engaged with the strategic objectives of WithYou and that a cohesive culture is developed
Essential SkillsWe're looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
4. ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18-months
5. Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
6. A successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
7. An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problems
8. Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary care
9. Knowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
10. Resilience and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing and conflicting demands
11. Willing to and able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required
About CompanyWithYou 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. DE&IAs an organisation, 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.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Benefits
12. 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
13. An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
14. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
15. 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
16. Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
17. Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
18. Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
19. We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the RolePlease refer to the linked job description to support your application.All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2025. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Our team in Cornwall are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an engaging and motivational leader, who is passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.As a Team Leader, we offer a starting salary of £30,000 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £36,000 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via. Job OpportunityTeam Leaders at WithYou have a solution focused attitude and are professional, resilient and dynamic. This role will be based at our Truro office and will be working as part of a successful management team on the contract we have been delivering since 2013. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, including occasional Saturday working.The Team Leader role is a key element in providing the variety of services that WithYou Cornwall offers. This is a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team alongside in-house service including outreach, criminal justice, family and community workers; nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and a secondary rehabilitation service.We offer a wide range of interventions including needle and syringe programme, harm reduction advice and information, psychosocial interventions, detoxification, rehabilitation, OST prescribing and wide range of aftercare and in to work support. We use a multi-agency approach, working with both statutory and non-statutory services to increase choice and positives outcomes for the people using this service.The successful applicant will have a positive approach to working in a dynamic environment with a commitment to providing meaningful services to those who present to our service and achieve this by supporting the existing dedicated team of recovery workers. Areas of work will include:
20. Supporting the management team in the delivery of the contracted service
21. Positively promoting the service and WithYou Cornwall
22. Managing the staff within the service, ensuring staff are well informed, inspired and engaged with the strategic objectives of WithYou and that a cohesive culture is developed
Essential SkillsWe're looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
23. ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18-months
24. Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
25. A successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
26. An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problems
27. Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary care
28. Knowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
29. Resilience and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing and conflicting demands
30. Willing to and able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required
About CompanyWithYou 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. DE&IAs an organisation, 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.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Benefits
31. 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
32. An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
33. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
34. 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
35. Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
36. Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
37. Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
38. We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* We're looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
* ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18-months
* Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
* A successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
* An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problems
* Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary care
* Knowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
* Resilience and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing and conflicting demands
* Willing to and able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required
Experience
Essential
* We're looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
* ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18-months
* Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
* A successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
* An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problems
* Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary care
* Knowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
* Resilience and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing and conflicting demands
* Willing to and able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* We're looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
* ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18-months
* Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
* A successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
* An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problems
* Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary care
* Knowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
* Resilience and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing and conflicting demands
* Willing to and able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required
Experience
Essential
* We're looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
* ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18-months
* Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
* A successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
* An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problems
* Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary care
* Knowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
* Resilience and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing and conflicting demands
* Willing to and able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Truro
Truro
TR1 2EJ
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