Job summary
Please see the linked Job Description for more information about this role. Visit our website to find out more about our Young Persons 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 Persons 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. Were 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.
Closing date: 29th October 2026. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
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 WithYous 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.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Preston
PR1 1FB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Team Leader - Young Persons Community Drug & Alcohol Service in Preston employer: We Are With You
WithYou is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and service users. As a Safeguarding Manager in Rotherham, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits such as flexible working, generous leave policies, and a commitment to employee growth and development. Join us in our mission to provide vital support to those facing challenges with drugs, alcohol, and mental health, and be part of a team that truly values your contributions.
