Job Description

Overview:

Empower change within the Criminal Justice System!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Kent Dependence and Recovery Team as a Team Leader.

If you are an experienced and innovative leader with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people affected by substance use, we would love to hear from you.
This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team working in close collaboration with Probation Services across Kent, helping to support people on their journey to recovery and rehabilitation. If you're ready to take on a role with real purpose and impact, we encourage you to apply.

This role offers both operational and strategic responsibility, extending beyond day-to-day management.

The post holder will oversee the effective delivery and ongoing development of the Dependence and Recovery Service across Kent. They will lead by example, fostering a professional, high-performing team culture that is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered. They will analyse and manage data, identifying and contributing to innovative service development opportunities and continuous improvement activities.

Hours:

37.5 per week

Salary Range:

35,220.59 - 37,184.90*

Contract:

12 month secondment

Please 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:

Transform Lives - One Session at a Time

Join us in this unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people involved in the criminal justice system.

Our dedicated team operates from probation offices across the whole of Kent, supporting males on probation whose offences are linked to substance use. The team consists of Coordinators and Senior Coordinators who manage a small caseload, delivering structured 1:1 and group psychosocial interventions. All people are referred directly by probation practitioners, and interventions are delivered on a fixed-term basis.

In this role, you will provide both remote and some face-to-face support to the team, assisting with the day-to-day delivery of our services, delivering supervision and supporting professional development opportunities. Strong partnerships with probation services are central to our work, so the ability to communicate and represent Change Grow Live effectively and professionally with other agencies, including at a strategic level, is essential.

What We Offer:

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. A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Participation in a contributory pension scheme. A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more. A warm and supportive team environment. Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities. Refer a Friend Scheme.


Please reflect the attached and Person Specifications in your application.

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.

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: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 2/11/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Rebecca Hayles | becky.hayles@cgl.org.uk | 07810180320 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.