Team Leader - Alcohol & Recovery Service

Team Leader – Alcohol & Recovery Service

London N15

Salary: £28,533 per annum
Responsible to: Service Manager

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader to support the day-to-day running of an Alcohol & Recovery Service, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of the service in line with contractual and quality standards.
• Provide supervision, coaching, induction, and development support to staff and volunteers.
• Promote best practice, safeguarding, equality, and health & safety across the service.
• Support recruitment, performance management, and staff development.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and service data.
• Build effective relationships with commissioners, health professionals, and partner agencies.
• Assist with budget management and continuous service improvement.
• Promote the organisation’s values, mission, and recovery-focused approach.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Counselling, Mental Health, Addiction Studies, or relevant experience within substance misuse services.
• Experience working within alcohol, addiction, recovery, or social care services.
• Previous team leadership or staff supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, and equality & diversity.
• Good communication, IT, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends where required.

Benefits

• 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme available.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• 6-month probationary period applies.

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