Team Leader

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. You will lead the delivery of services supporting and empowering Children Young People and their Families across Luton to overcome issues around substance misuse.

You will be responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the Children & Young Persons Service in Luton. They will lead by example in creating a professional and young persons focused team culture committed to excellent service delivery.

Where: Luton

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary Range: 35220..91 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours pro rata for part time)

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st of March 2026

Fulltime hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For parttime roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

About the role:

• Under the supervision of CGLs 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 evidencebased interventions around substance misuse.
• Knowledge and understanding around the Hidden Harm agenda.
• Knowledge and experience of communitybased 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.

Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support where every individuals wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.

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 hereSkilled Worker visa: Overview ()