Job Details:
Substance Use Advocacy Team Leader – Maternity Cover (Oldham & Rochdale)

Job Description

“Early Break is a young people and family charity that believes excellence at all points of delivery is a requirement. If you take pride in your work, are hardworking, want to be professionally challenged and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others then our organisation could well suit you. We have a strong set of values determined by staff which we continuously work towards. It is our shared expectation our staff will be “professionally curious” both in their delivery and ongoing professional development.” Vicky Maloney, CEO 

This role is full time, 12-month maternity cover in the first instance.

Key Focus

Provide day to day support to management team in creating and maintaining the highest standards in clinical service delivery to clients where substance use is an issue.

Manage appointed workers within the Early Break geographical areas.

Ensure that workers fulfil all professional requirements expected of them, including safeguarding, clinical supervision and case work management and recording on related Service database. 

Support the Operational Managers in the delivery of the Service operational plan targets and actions as related to contracted work and service ambition.

Understand the theoretical model upon which Early Break is based and work within the person-centred ethos.

To represent the Service at relevant meetings locally and nationally

Key Deliverables

• To support the SLT in the delivery of the Service ensuring targets are met and workers supported in their practice.
• To support SLT in the implementation of the existing area operational (and other subsequent) plans.
• To undertake case reviews and allocation of cases
• Develop workers through Personal Development Plans and agreed internal performance processes
• To deliver the model of service to the highest possible standards in service delivery to young clients and their families
• To provide education / information / training sessions, as appropriate
• To ensure that all necessary administration, recording and reporting is undertaken to specified deadlines
• To support the recruitment and management of staff offering Advocacy.
• Manage a small caseload and function as a key worker for young service users with substance related needs as required
• To contribute to the development of reports on service activity
• To actively promote the charitable aspects of the service to the workforce
• To promote the service digital media and lead by example to the workforce

Company Benefits

• Long Service Leave: an additional 4 weeks paid holiday after every 3 years in service (subject to attendance thresholds).
• Supervision: 10 sessions per 12 months with an external supervisor to facilitate reflective practice.
• Wellbeing Day: 2 x half days of additional paid leave every 12 months as a ‘wellbeing day’ for staff.
• Volunteer Day: 1 day additional paid leave every 12 months as a ‘volunteer’ opportunity with another third sector organisation of your choice.