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Team Lead

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/04/2024
Advert End Date:
Not specified
Salary:
36,648
Hours per week:
Full Time
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
262609
Employment Location:
Middlesbrough,
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
Further Information

Working within Middlesbrough Council, our team helps those experiencing problems with substance use, domestic abuse, and homelessness. We are looking for a passionate, motivated individual to join our Opiate Team as a Team Lead.

The successful candidate will collaborate effectively with commissioned specialist service providers, key stakeholders and service users to contribute to the design and delivery of pathways related to their specialism which includes (but is not limited to) our rehab and detox pathway.

They may carry a reduced caseload of clients that require a high level of support or expertise to help them to achieve their desired goals. The role will help support the Team Manager in providing guidance and supervising staff and will work closely alongside the Quality and Development Lead in relation to training and development to ensure that best practice is followed and the workforce can deliver to the highest standard.

The skills and attributes needed to be successful in this role are:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- both verbal and written.

The ability to build rapport with others easily and maintain professional boundaries.

Resilient and flexible to change, with an ability to manage a high workload, conflicting priorities and pressure.

A commitment to continuous professional development

Proven capability to motivate other providers and teams to adopt new ways of working.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required and you will need business insurance prior to starting with us if you do not already have this.

We offer training and extensive opportunities to continue your professional development, employee discounts, generous annual leave entitlement and a great pension scheme.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2025.

If you would like to know more about this role, please speak to recruiting manager Natalie Dale: Natalie_Dale@middlesbrough.gov.uk