Change Grow Live is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Team Leader within our West Sussex Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network (DAWN) service.
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each person as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
In this role, you will lead a dedicated countywide Psychosocial Interventions (PSI) team, who deliver tailored groupwork and support to individuals facing substance use challenges, enabling them to improve their life opportunities.
This role requires strong multi-agency collaboration, so the willingness and ability to work with others is key.
The role will have a base in one of our hubs (tbc – we have space in Chichester, Crawley, Worthing and Bognor) and will be required to work across West Sussex. The ability to travel and work flexibly are essential.
Where: West Sussex wide
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full time Salary Range: £34,700.09 - £36,635.37 Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours
ResponsibilitiesAbout the role:
To work as part of an Operational Leadership Team, working together towards shared goals and outcomes for our service and service users.To provide direct line management and supervision to a team of PSI Workers, Volunteers and Students based across West Sussex.Inspire, empower and motivate team members to ensure an engaged and unified learning cultureIdentify learning and development needs of team members and to support them in achieving their learning requirementsSupport the work of the Community Engagement Lead in linking with local communities and lived experience groupsTo take a lead on performance management, utilising tools such as observed practice and implementing effective support and action plans where improvement needs are identifiedResearch, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups/podsAs necessary cover delivery of structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recoveryAbout you:
Have a strong understanding of substance use issues and experience of working within this or a related fieldProven leadership and line management experience, with the ability to empower and motivate a teamPossess in-depth knowledge of psychosocial interventions and demonstrable experience in their successful deliveryBe an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skillsProactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skillsBe organised and able to plan, to support the creation of timetables and structure, providing equity of service across the countyHave a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practiceBe a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholdersAbility to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service usersUnderstand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguardsSeek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of othersWhat we will give to you:
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist ProgrammeContributory pension schemeSeveral benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.A friendly and supportive teamTraining, career development & progression opportunitiesGenerous refer-a-friend scheme
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 31 to 33 (£34,700.09 - £36,635.37) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 4/4/2025 Closing Date 30/3/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Mark Webb | mark.webb@cgl.org.uk | 07775912765 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
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