Location:
Northampton
Salary:
GBP 30,775 - GBP 33,205 per annum
Job Overview
You have significant experience in individual client work with adults and young people in an addictions or social care setting. You possess knowledge of drugs, alcohol, and health-related issues, and effective interventions for supporting behaviour change. Aquarius is seeking a Team Leader to utilize your skills in a supportive environment.
Aquarius is a charity dedicated to helping people and communities overcome harm caused by alcohol, drugs, and gambling. We are currently recruiting for our NGAGE Young People's Service in Northampton, an early intervention drug and alcohol service for young people aged 10-18, providing information, education, advice, and support regarding substance use.
Requirements
* Ensure good clinical practice and compliance with policies and statutory requirements
* Provide induction, supervision, coaching, and development reviews
* Manage performance issues
* Assist in recruiting team members and volunteers
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with commissioners and service providers
* Manage the service budget, ensuring proper recording and data reporting
* Promote Aquarius values and mission
Ideal Candidate
* Professional qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g., NVQ Level 4 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies)
* Proven experience in the substance misuse field with a willingness to undertake further training
* Knowledge of drugs, alcohol, and health-related issues, including effective behaviour change interventions
* Experience in staff supervision, management, training, and partnership working (including voluntary and statutory sectors)
* Good understanding of safeguarding
* Strong IT skills and a flexible, person-centred approach
In return, we offer benefits such as 32 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and opportunities for professional development and training.
Due to the role's requirements, a driving license and access to a car are essential.
Application Process
If you are interested and suitable, please apply through the following link to complete your application: recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs/en:US/Recovery_Focus_Careers/details/Team:Leader_JR009186
Additional Information
We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.
This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as they apply.
We support learning and development, including apprenticeships, which are open to all employees in permanent roles who have passed probation.
Aquarius Action Projects, established in 1982 and based in Birmingham, is part of Waythrough, a charity specializing in mental health, alcohol, drugs, and related areas, with a national reach.
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