Overview
Team Leader Change Grow Live – Lancashire (Burnley)
At Change Grow Live, we believe that everyone has the potential to change the direction of their life. As a national charity, we are committed to making a real and lasting difference for the people and communities we support.
Guided by our values — Be Open, Be Compassionate and Be Bold — our teams work every day to create safe, respectful and inclusive environments. We treat every person as an individual, working alongside them to identify the right treatment, care and support to meet their needs.
Our Team Leaders play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, effective services. They create focused, values-led cultures where staff feel supported, engaged and empowered to provide innovative, continually improving support for people accessing our services.
We are delighted to offer a new opportunity for a Team Leader to join our Lancashire service, based in Burnley. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work flexibly and creatively to ensure the service responds effectively to local need and delivers the greatest possible impact for individuals, families and communities.
Working in Lancashire
In Lancashire, Change Grow Live works closely with local authorities, health partners, safeguarding teams and community organisations to deliver coordinated, trauma-informed support. Our services support individuals and families where complexity, vulnerability and safeguarding concerns may be present. As a Team Leader in Burnley, you will play a key role in strengthening safe practice, improving outcomes and ensuring teams are equipped, confident and supported to deliver compassionate, evidence-based interventions.
Role Details
Location: Burnley
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
*Salary: £35,220.59 – £37,184.91 per annum
(based on full-time hours, pro rata for part-time)
*Please note: 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
You will be responsible for:
1. Operational line management of a team, including supervision (with reflective practice), appraisal, performance management and sickness management.
2. Ensuring staff work in line with Change Grow Live policies, procedures and relevant external legislation.
3. Creating a positive, supportive culture that promotes hope, empowerment, choice and opportunity for service users.
4. Working with your team and the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure robust safeguarding practice, including identification and management of risk for service users, children and families.
5. Ensuring staff are skilled and confident in delivering interventions that reduce risk and improve outcomes.
6. Supporting staff development through observed practice and timely, values-based feedback.
7. Leading on the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.
About You
You will bring:
8. Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.
9. Knowledge and experience of developing and leading health and social care services that demonstrate high performance and quality.
10. Significant experience of leading teams working with families where children are subject to social care intervention.
11. Strong knowledge of legislation relating to children, young people and safeguarding practice.
12. The ability to lead, inspire and develop teams through compassionate, effective leadership.
13. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
What We Offer
14. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising by one day per year of service, capped at 30 days)
15. A paid weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme
16. Contributory pension scheme
17. A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema and holidays
18. A friendly, supportive team environment
19. Training, career development and progression opportunities
20. Participation in our Refer-a-Friend scheme
Apply Now
When completing your application and supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the job description.
If this sounds like the right next step for you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, we would love to hear from you.
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. Unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early application is encouraged.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 31 to 33 (£35,220.59 - £37,184.90)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date
5/1/2026