Substance Misuse Service Team Leader in Tower Hamlets, London

JOB-20240911-46972578

Locum Job Opportunity: Substance Misuse Service Team Leader in Tower Hamlets, earning £26 hourly. This ongoing role offers a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week within the Substance Misuse Service. Dive into this exciting career where you can make a real difference in the lives of others. As a crucial part of the team, you will bring your expertise and leadership to guide culturally sensitive recovery support workers and manage clinical caseloads, all while working in a vibrant and diverse community.

Perks and benefits:
Start your journey with 24 annual leave days, plus Christmas, Easter, and Bank Holidays to unwind and recharge. Our company pension, based on 5% of your salary, helps secure a bright financial future. Locum work offers you flexibility in choosing assignments, giving you more control over your schedule. You'll gain a wealth of experience across different settings without the long-term commitment, allowing for personal and professional growth. Work alongside passionate professionals and expand your network in the field.

Core purpose of the role:
Your main aim is to provide effective day-to-day operational leadership and supervision to a team of culturally sensitive recovery support workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-centred recovery support services. Additionally, you’ll manage a clinical caseload of clients, providing direct support and facilitating their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide line management and regular supervision to the team of Recovery Support Workers, ensuring adherence to organisational policies, clinical guidelines, and best practices.
- Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development needs for team members.
- Coordinate and manage the daily staff rota and allocation of resources to meet client needs and service demands.
- Lead daily/weekly team meetings to communicate updates, discuss challenging cases, and promote a cohesive working environment.
- Ensure all team documentation and record-keeping are accurate, timely, and comply with data protection regulations.
- Deputise for the Service Manager in partnership meetings and in substance misuse system meetings in the borough.

Requirements:
- Significant experience (e.g., 2+ years) in a drug and alcohol treatment or related health/social care setting.
- Experience in a supervisory, mentoring, or leadership role within a similar environment.
- Experience of managing a complex client caseload, including conducting assessments and risk management.
- Experience of multi-agency working and partnership building.
- Strong working knowledge of current best practice in drug and alcohol treatment, recovery models, and harm reduction.
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies for both adults and children.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) for building rapport with clients and leading a team.
- Ability to supervise, motivate, and develop a team of support workers effectively.
- Proven ability to prioritise workload, manage time efficiently, and make sound decisions under pressure.

Tower Hamlets offers a fantastic setting for both work and life. With its rich cultural diversity, convenient public transport, and vibrant community life, it's a hub of activity and innovation. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, local markets, and beautiful parks, making it a remarkable place to live and make a difference. Join us in Tower Hamlets, where your career will thrive.

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