Team Leader

Job Introduction

It is essential that you drive and have access to your own vehicle to be eligible to apply for this position.

Here in Wakefield, we are proud that Turning Point have provided the Adult Drug Treatment Services for more than 40 years and we are currently recruiting for an experienced manager to join our team. The post is working in our Wakefield Inspiring Recovery CDT Service as a Team Leader where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use. Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use and Public Health

Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.

Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge, progress your career with a sector leader.

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Role Responsibility

As a Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to

Provide Leadership to a team of dedicated staff, enabling individuals to thrive and develop in their abilities to support our service users.

Provide direct line management ensuring the necessary support and training is in place for the team, managing HR related matters in line with policy.

Foster a strong and supportive environment where your team and colleagues work collaboratively to achieving key performance indicators for the service.

Contribute to service improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.

Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including commissioners, partner agencies, and service users.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements

Demonstratable leadership skills and flexible and adaptable leadership style

In depth understanding and ability to operationally and performance manage the functions of the team I lead

Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).

Ability to adapt to respond to staff, commissioners/partners and people we support

Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills

Ability to remain calm and resilient in high pressure environments