* Location: London, N15
* Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
* Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour (PAYE)
* Contract: Temp, minimum until Oct 26
* Compliance: The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a contracted substance misuse service. You will provide strong operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery in line with contractual, clinical, and statutory requirements.
This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Service Manager to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service in line with contractual requirements
* Provide effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management to staff
* Support recruitment, induction, and development of team members and volunteers
* Ensure high standards of clinical practice, safeguarding, and risk management
* Monitor service performance, quality assurance, and data reporting
* Manage service budget and contribute to financial oversight
* Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and partner agencies
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the service
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies
* Support staff development through supervision, training, and appraisal
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
* Experience in substance misuse, health, or social care settings
* Previous experience in staff supervision or team leadership
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and care planning
* Understanding of alcohol/drug-related issues and recovery models
* Experience working with multi-agency partners and stakeholders
* Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills
* Ability to manage workload independently and lead a team effectively
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards
Desirable
* Relevant qualification in health/social care (NVQ Level 4+, DipSW, Counselling, Nursing, etc.)
* Experience in service development or training delivery
* Knowledge of outreach or community-based services
Additional Information
* Enhanced DBS check required
* Flexible working may be required, including occasional evenings/weekends
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Salary description
£19.50 - £20.00 per hour