Our Team Leaders play a vital role in our services, including:
- Supporting the management team in the delivery of the contracted service, leading on an area of specialism
- Positively promoting the service and WithYou to external stakeholders
- Managing the staff within the service to ensure that they are well informed, inspired and engaged with WithYou’s strategic objectives
This position is offered on a full time basis, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This role is fixed term until March 2028. We offer a starting salary of £30,900, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £37,080 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
We want to hear from people who can inspire and bring out the best in others - your leadership experience doesn’t have to have come from substance misuse or young people's services. We’d be excited to see the following in your application:
- ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- A proven track record of managing and leading drug and alcohol services or mental health services (or comparable services)
- Sound understanding of safeguarding practices and demonstrable experience in applying and managing these
- Resilience and the ability to prioritise when working under pressure
- Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
- A successful track record of management responsibility and development of others
- The ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner
- Experience of developing relationships and engaging with key stakeholders, both internal and external
- A full UK driving licence and use of your own car
Please see the linked Job Description for more information about this role. Visit our website to find out more about our Young Person’s services in Lancashire.
Are you an experienced leader ready to make a difference? Our team in Preston is looking for a Team Leader for their Young Person’s services on a fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who knows what it takes to lead a team, manage competing priorities and create an environment where people can do their best work.
You don't need to have worked in substance misuse or young people's services to be successful in this role. We’re most interested in the leadership skills, experience and values you can bring. Your management experience could have been gained across health, social care, mental health, criminal justice, housing, community services or another comparable environment. What matters most is that you have a proven track record of leading people, managing services, developing others and delivering high-quality outcomes.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
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Team Leader - Young Persons Community Drug & Alcohol Service in Preston employer: Occy
At Insignia Healthcare Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role. Located in the welcoming community of Rackheath, Norwich, we offer flexible working hours, competitive benefits, and a chance to be part of a compassionate team that values your contributions and well-being.
