Job Description
We have a current opportunity for a Substance Misuse Team leader on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Northampton. For further information about this position please apply.Job Title: Substance Misuse Team LeaderLocation: Northampton Hours: Full time / 37.5 hours per weekType: Permanent Salary: £30,750 per annumIndustry: Substance Misuse
Key Responsibilities:
* To ensure the development and delivery of the service in line with contractual requirements.
* To provide leadership to the team and implement standards and policies across the service.
* To manage the team providing induction, supervision, coaching, work reviews and development reviews.
* To support the Service Manager/Senior Manager in dealing with performance management issues by identifying instances of underperformance with relevant supporting evidence/data
* To assist in the recruitment of team members and volunteers
* Ensure that all safeguarding issues, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults, are dealt with in accordance to Aquarius policies and procedures, and local and national statutory requirements.
* Be confident holding a small case load of clients.
Person Specification:
* Demonstrable experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ4 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
* Significant experience of individual client work in an addictions or social care setting with adults/young people.
* Experience of staff supervision/management.
* Knowledge of primary, secondary and other outreach settings.
* Knowledge of alcohol and health related issues.
* Knowledge and understanding of the functional model of alcohol use.
* Experience of delivering training.
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