Team Leader

 

• Lead and motivate a team of recovery co-ordinators across Nottinghamshire county
• Provide effective operational leadership, including supervision, performance management, recruitment, induction and staff development.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, positive outcomes and effective risk management to people experiencing multiple unmet needs.
• Develop strong referral pathways and partnerships with mental health hospital and community settings and provide specialist consultation and guidance to partner agencies.
• Monitor service performance, maintain accurate records and drive continuous improvement in line with programme objectives.
• Undertake case holding where required.
• Provide specialist consultation and guidance to internal colleagues and partner agencies regarding co-occurring mental health and substance use needs.

 

• Experience of leading and developing teams within mental health, health, social care, substance use or related services.
• Knowledge of delivering high-quality, outcome-focused services and managing performance effectively.
• Good understanding of substance misuse, recovery and the challenges faced by people with complex needs, including homelessness.
• Excellent knowledge of Adult and Children safeguarding policies and practices and experience of embedding these operationally.
• Experience of working collaboratively with local authorities, health and commissioning
• Knowledge of mental health pathways and legislations
• Knowledge of severe multiple disadvantages, trauma informed practice and psycholigically informed environments
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and support others.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of local mental health pathways, drug and alcohol systems and housing services would be desirable.

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

 

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 

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.

 

CGL points 31 to 33 (£36,101.10 - £38,114.53)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

4/9/2026

Chloe Cree | chloe.cree2@cgl.org.uk

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.