Job Description

Overview:

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are

'Be open, be compassionate and be bold'

and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each service user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment, support and care options.

Our

Team Leaders

here at

Change Grow Live

play an integral role in ensuring an effective service provision for our young people by creating a focussed culture, engaging staff to provide an innovative and continually improving service and provide leadership, support, and development to a wide range of staff. The post holder will lead the delivery of services supporting and empowering Children, Young People, and their Families across Hertfordshire to overcome issues around substance misuse.

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the services children & families 'Hidden Harm' team who support children and young people affected by parental substance misuse. They will also support the strategic development of the Children & Young Persons Service in Hertfordshire, leading by example in creating a professional and young persons focused team culture committed to excellent service delivery.

Where:

Hertfordshire

Part Time Hours:

22.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range

: 34,700.09- 36,635.38 + Outer Fringe allowance 694.25 (Pro-Rata)

Contract:

Fixed term contract until the end of March 2027Please note: 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.

Responsibilities:

About the role:

Under the supervision of CGL's Cluster Manager, you will lead the delivery of services that empower Children, Young People, and their Families to overcome issues around substance misuse. The post holder will provide line management to practitioners within the service and will be responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the service. They will always maintain high professional standards and ensure a Young Person focused approach in all aspects of delivery with the aim of reducing harm and promoting resilience. They will lead by example in creating a professional and young persons focused team culture focused on excellent service delivery. The post holder will ensure a positive learning environment where integrity and professionalism are paramount, whilst empowering staff to ensure all attempts at positive outcomes are achieved for those using the service. You will support the Cluster Manager in the continual development and improvement of service delivery. You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with partners both internally within the service and externally within a wider partnership. The Post Holder must have a valid UK Driving License and access to a car in order to work flexibly at various operational sites as required.

About you:

Experience of working with children and young people experiencing difficulties around Substance misuse. Knowledge of the issues facing children, young people and their families affected by substance misuse. Excellent knowledge of drugs and alcohol and their effects. Line management experience including the delivery of reflective practice. The ability to lead, empower and motivate a team. Excellent knowledge of safeguarding policies and practices relating to children and young people and experience of embedding these operationally. The ability to foster new partnerships and to maintain positive relationships with partner agencies. Knowledge of a range of psychosocial and evidence-based interventions around substance misuse. Knowledge and understanding around the 'Hidden Harm' agenda. Knowledge and experience of community-based support/outreach practices. Ability to ensure all record keeping, outcome monitoring and data collection is maintained effectively. Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing. Respond flexibly to the demands of the post. The ability to keep calm under pressure. Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for young people and their families.

What we will give to you:

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days" Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme Contributory pension scheme A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. A friendly and supportive team Training, career development & progression opportunities 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.

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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 31 to 33 (35,220.59 - 37,184.90) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Outer Fringe (694.25) Interview Date: 1/10/2025 Closing Date: 25/9/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Jennie Woodwards | jennie.woodwards@cgl.org.uk | 07867140667 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.