Location: West Berkshire (Newbury) Pay Rate: £28.00 per hour Contract: Temporary Working Arrangement: On-site
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Drug & Alcohol Team Leader to join a service based in West Berkshire (Newbury) on a temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership experience and a background in drug and alcohol services, who can support the effective delivery of high-quality substance misuse services and lead a team of Recovery Practitioners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coordinate and support Recovery Practitioners and wider support functions, including client engagement, treatment support and care coordination.
- Ensure the service meets contractual requirements, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Monitor service performance, identify areas for improvement and implement action plans where necessary.
- Provide effective staff supervision, support workforce planning and manage team performance.
- Lead the development and delivery of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including one-to-one and group sessions.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with commissioners, healthcare professionals, criminal justice agencies and other stakeholders.
- Ensure the service operates in line with CQC, NICE and relevant regulatory standards.
- Oversee service governance, audits, risk management and incident reporting.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with information governance and GDPR requirements.
- Support the management of prescribing processes, ensuring prescriptions are generated and managed in line with relevant legal frameworks.
- Promote safeguarding, service user involvement and continuous service improvement.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working within drug and alcohol / substance misuse services is essential.
- Proven leadership or management experience, ideally within health, social care or substance misuse services.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- Good understanding of CQC, NICE and relevant health and social care regulations.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems such as Nebula, SystmOne or Theseus.
- Experience of partnership working with external agencies and professionals.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusive practice and achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable service users.
Additional Information
£28.00 per hour Temporary contract On-site position based in Newbury, West Berkshire Drug and Alcohol experience is essential
Drug & Alcohol Team Leader in Newbury employer: Service Care Solutions
As a leading non-maintained special school in Billingshurst, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the holistic development of our students and staff. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous development opportunities, while our comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and flexible pay options, ensures the wellbeing of our team. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, all within a vibrant and innovative environment.
