Overview
Deputy Service Manager – Blackpool Horizon Drug & Alcohol Service
Change Grow Live, in partnership with Empowerment & Renaissance
We’re proud to launch a brand‑new, community‑focused drug and alcohol service for Blackpool — delivered by Change Grow Live (CGL) working in partnership with Empowerment and Renaissance.
As we build this new service, we are looking for an exceptional Deputy Service Manager to help shape, lead and deliver a high‑quality, recovery‑focused offer for the people of Blackpool.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new partnership from day one, influencing culture, practice and service quality across the whole system.
Location: Blackpool
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Full time Salary: £44,471.72 – £48,906.23* per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the Role
As Deputy Service Manager, you will play a central leadership role in the development and delivery of an integrated community drug and alcohol treatment model. You will support the Service Manager in driving a recovery‑focused, outcome‑driven culture, working closely with Team Leaders and the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will oversee:
1. Delivery of a broad range of interventions including 1:1 psychosocial work, group programmes, harm reduction, medically assisted recovery, community detoxification, family support, young people’s services and criminal justice pathways.
2. Performance management, data quality, reporting and analysis across the service.
3. Strong partnership working with commissioning bodies, subcontracted partners, statutory agencies and community organisations.
4. High‑quality governance, risk management, safeguarding and audit processes.
5. Staff leadership including line management, supervision, coaching, development and succession planning.
6. Service user involvement, feedback and co‑production.
This is a dynamic, hands‑on management role requiring a balance of operational leadership, quality oversight and strategic input.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident, experienced leader who can inspire teams, maintain excellent partnerships and drive high‑quality delivery.
You will have:
7. Extensive experience working at management level within substance misuse, alcohol, drug or criminal justice services.
8. Strong understanding of performance management, governance, quality frameworks and CQC standards.
9. Proven ability to manage staff teams, volunteers and sessional workers effectively.
10. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, motivate and engage partners and stakeholders.
11. Experience of service development, project leadership and risk management.
12. A commitment to equality, diversity, non‑judgemental practice and positive outcomes for service users.
13. The ability to remain calm under pressure, work flexibly and respond to the needs of a busy operational service.
This role requires high integrity, professional curiosity, and a genuine passion for improving lives.
What We Offer
Joining Change Grow Live means becoming part of a values‑driven organisation that invests heavily in its people. You’ll benefit from:
14. A supportive, ambitious leadership team
15. High‑quality training and development pathways
16. Opportunities for progression regionally and nationally
17. Reflective practice and strong clinical governance
18. A chance to shape a brand‑new service from its foundation
Location
Blackpool (working across local community delivery sites with some evening and weekend flexibility)
Be part of building something new. Be part of something that changes lives.
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role that truly matters — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us shape the future of Blackpool’s drug and alcohol services.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 40 to 44 (£44,471.72 - £48,906.23)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Interview Date
21/4/2026
Closing Date
15/4/2026