Substance Misuse Team Leader

Team Leader – Substance Misuse Service * Location: London, N15 * Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday * Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour (PAYE) * Contract: Temp, minimum until Oct 26 * Compliance: The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a contracted substance misuse service. You will provide strong operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery in line with contractual, clinical, and statutory requirements. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Service Manager to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the team. Key Responsibilities * Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service in line with contractual requirements * Provide effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management to staff * Support recruitment, induction, and development of team members and volunteers * Ensure high standards of clinical practice, safeguarding, and risk management * Monitor service performance, quality assurance, and data reporting * Manage service budget and contribute to financial oversight * Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and partner agencies * Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the service * Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies * Support staff development through supervision, training, and appraisal About You We are looking for someone who has: * Experience in substance misuse, health, or social care settings * Previous experience in staff supervision or team leadership * Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and care planning * Understanding of alcohol/drug-related issues and recovery models * Experience working with multi-agency partners and stakeholders * Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills * Ability to manage workload independently and lead a team effectively * Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards Desirable * Relevant qualification in health/social care (NVQ Level 4+, DipSW, Counselling, Nursing, etc.) * Experience in service development or training delivery * Knowledge of outreach or community-based services Additional Information * Enhanced DBS check required * Flexible working may be required, including occasional evenings/weekends Service Team Leader – Health & Social Care – Support Services Team Leader – Substance Misuse – Care Team Leader – Drug & Alcohol Services – Clinical Team Leader – Recovery Services – Senior Support Worker / Team Leader (Substance Misuse) – Community Team Leader – Addiction Services – Deputy Service Manager – Substance Misuse (Temp) – Lead Support Worker – Health & Social Care – Recovery Service Team Leader – Outreach Team Leader – Substance Misuse Services