We are seeking an experienced and motivated Drug & Alcohol Team Leader to oversee and develop our Criminal Justice, Outreach, and Aspire for Parents services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who is committed to improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities affected by substance misuse.
Main duties of the job
As Team Leader, you will provide operational leadership, day‑to‑day management, and clinical oversight across multiple service areas, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred support is delivered at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a dedicated team working across the following areas:
* Criminal Justice interventions
* Outreach and engagement services
* Aspire for Parents programme
The successful candidate will promote recovery‑focused practice, partnership working, safeguarding, and service innovation while ensuring contractual and organisational targets are achieved.
* Lead, supervise, and support a multidisciplinary team
* Manage performance, quality assurance, and service delivery
* Develop strong partnerships with criminal justice agencies and community services
* Support staff development through supervision and mentoring
* Ensure safeguarding procedures and risk management processes are effectively implemented
* Monitor outcomes, KPIs, and compliance requirements
* Promote inclusive, trauma‑informed, and recovery‑focused approaches
About us
The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity that has been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drugs and alcohol use for over 40 years. ASPIRE is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years providing drug and alcohol services to local communities.
Job responsibilities
To provide all aspects of management support for a range of projects and associated contracts and budgets, develop the practice and management of a defined service area (department), and be responsible for the clinical governance to the Aspire Executive Committee.
Qualifications
* A relevant degree (e.g., social work, psychology, Diploma in substance misuse or equivalent)
* L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent
* ILM L5 Leadership and Management or equivalent
Experience
* Experience working within drug and alcohol services
* Previous leadership or management experience
* Knowledge of criminal justice pathways and outreach work
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management
* Excellent communication and organisational skillsA passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and families
* Experience of developing new innovations
* Experience of managing change
* Demonstrated knowledge of the importance of social capital and its impact on mental health
* Knowledge of Government legislation
* Knowledge and understanding of electronic operating systems (e.g., systmOne)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£36,791 to £43,328 a year, dependent on experience
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