Team Leader

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 user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

We are in need of proactive
Team Leader
who's dynamic qualities will be key to strengthening engagement and ensuring service users actively shape our
Havering
services. Collaborating closely with leadership, staff, and service users, you will be supporting service to achieve the best standard of care as well as helping us to increase accessibility to services and help support as many people in their recovery journeys as possible.

You will lead on our Recovery Hub oveseeing the Building Recovery in Communities (BRiC) programme and the Volunteer Counselling Service, ensuring both align with CGL's values and clinical governance framework

Where
Romford Havering

Full Time Hours
37.5 per week,

Full Time Salary Range
£35, £37,184.91 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours pro rata for part time)

Allowance
Outer London Weighting, pro rata

Contract Type
FIxed Term until 31st of March 2027

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.

About the Role

• Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
• Leading, developing, and supporting a diverse team of Recovery Workers, Peer Mentors, Volunteers, and Volunteer Counsellors.
• Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
• Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
• Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.
• Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.
• Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
• Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
• Ensuring the effective coordination, supervision, and quality assurance of the volunteer counselling programme.
• Ensuring the effective coordination, supervision, and quality assurance of the volunteer counselling programme.

About You

• Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
• Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
• Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
• Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
• Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
• Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.

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.

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with
Change Grow Live,
then we would love to talk to you.

Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
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.
CGL points 31 to 33 (£35, £37,184.90)

Outer London Weighting (£2,195.72)

25/10/2025

Mohammed Juned | |

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