At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to support young people facing substance use challenges and ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Company: Early Break, a charity dedicated to making a difference in young people's lives.
- Benefits: Health benefits, extra holiday after 3 years, wellbeing days, and volunteer opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing professionally in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing teams and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 40000 £ per year.
Early Break is a young people and family charity that believes excellence at all points of delivery is a requirement. If you take pride in your work, are hardworking, want to be professionally challenged and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others then our organisation could well suit you. We have a strong set of values determined by staff which we continuously work towards. It is our shared expectation our staff will be "professionally curious" both in their delivery and ongoing professional development.
Key Focus
- Provide day to day support to management team in creating and maintaining the highest standards in clinical service delivery to clients where substance use is an issue.
- Manage appointed workers within the Early Break geographical areas.
- Ensure that workers fulfil all professional requirements expected of them, including safeguarding, clinical supervision and case work management and recording on related Service database.
- Support the Operational Managers in the delivery of the Service operational plan targets and actions as related to contracted work and service ambition.
- Understand the theoretical model upon which Early Break is based and work within the person-centred ethos.
- Represent the Service at relevant meetings locally and nationally.
- Support the SLT in the delivery of the Service ensuring targets are met and workers supported in their practice.
- Support SLT in the implementation of the existing area operational (and other subsequent) plans.
- Undertake case reviews and allocation of cases.
- Develop workers through Personal Development Plans and agreed internal performance processes.
- Deliver the model of service to the highest possible standards in service delivery to young clients and their families.
- Provide education / information / training sessions, as appropriate.
- Ensure that all necessary administration, recording and reporting is undertaken to specified deadlines.
- Support the recruitment and management of staff offering Advocacy.
- Manage a small caseload and function as a key worker for young service users with substance related needs as required.
- Contribute to the development of reports on service activity.
- Actively promote the charitable aspects of the service to the workforce.
- Promote the service digital media and lead by example to the workforce.
Benefits
- Health Benefit – % claimed back on healthcare costs like dental, optical, and prescriptions – part of our ongoing benefit to staff wellbeing.
- Long Service Leave – an additional 4 weeks paid holiday after every 3 years in service (subject to attendance thresholds).
- Supervision – 10 sessions per 12 months with an external supervisor to facilitate reflective practice.
- Wellbeing Day – 2 straight half days of additional paid leave every 12 months as a wellbeing day for staff.
- Volunteer Day – 1 day additional paid leave every 12 months as a volunteer opportunity with another third sector organisation of your choice.
Specialist Substance Service Team Leader employer: Action Together
Early Break is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and wellbeing of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and families. With a strong commitment to excellence, a supportive work culture, and unique benefits such as additional leave for wellbeing and volunteering, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in a dynamic environment where your passion for helping others can flourish, backed by a dedicated team and a shared vision for positive change.
