Team Leader (Community Drug and Alcohol Service(Ref:0087ZB) in Truro inTruro PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

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Please refer to the linked

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to support your application.All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2025. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

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Team Leaders at WithYou have a solution focused attitude and are professional, resilient and dynamic. This role will be based at our Truro office and will be working as part of a successful management team on the

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we have been delivering since 2. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, including occasional Saturday working.The Team Leader role is a key element in providing the variety of services that WithYou Cornwall offers. This is a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team alongside in-house service including outreach, criminal justice, family and community workers; nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and a secondary rehabilitation service.We offer a wide range of interventions including needle and syringe programme, harm reduction advice and information, psychosocial interventions, detoxification, rehabilitation, OST prescribing and wide range of aftercare and in to work support. We use a multi-agency approach, working with both statutory and non-statutory services to increase choice and positives outcomes for the people using this service.The successful applicant will have a positive approach to working in a dynamic environment with a commitment to providing meaningful services to those who present to our service and achieve this by supporting the existing dedicated team of recovery workers. Areas of work will include:Supporti

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WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

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Date posted
10 November 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£30,000 to £30,000 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
oc-1762530658-DS9YL

Job location
sTruroTruroTR1 2EJ

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Job responsibilities
About the RolePlease refer to the linked

Job description
to support your application.All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2025. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Our team in Cornwall are recruiting for an

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d Team Leader to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an engaging and motivational leader, who is passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.As a Team Leader, we offer a starting

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of £30,000 per annum. The

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for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression

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bands, to £36,000 per annum. For further

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please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . Job OpportunityTeam Leaders at WithYou have a solution focused attitude and are professional, resilient and dynamic. This role will be based at our Truro office and will be working as part of a successful management team on the

Contract
we have been delivering since 2. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, including occasional Saturday working.The Team Leader role is a key element in providing the variety of services that WithYou Cornwall offers. This is a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team alongside in-house service including outreach, criminal justice, family and community workers; nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and a secondary rehabilitation service.We offer a wide range of interventions including needle and syringe programme, harm reduction advice and information, psychosocial interventions, detoxification, rehabilitation, OST prescribing and wide range of aftercare and in to work support. We use a multi-agency approach, working with both statutory and non-statutory services to increase choice and positives outcomes for the people using this service.The successful applicant will have a positive approach to working in a dynamic environment with a commitment to providing meaningful services to those who present to our service and achieve this by supporting the existing dedicated team of recovery workers. Areas of work will include:Supporting the management team in the delivery of the

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ed servicePositively promoting the service and WithYou CornwallManaging the staff within the service, ensuring staff are well informed, inspired and engaged with the strategic objectives of WithYou and that a cohesive culture is developedEssential SkillsWe're looking for candidates with the following skills and

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:ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or a commitment to complete within 18-monthsDemonstrable

Experience
of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agenciesA successful track record of management responsibility and development of othersAn understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problemsKnowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary careKnowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clientsResilience and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing and conflicting demandsWilling to and able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services requiredAbout CompanyWithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you. DE&IAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and

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s of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived

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, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Benefits28 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysAn extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

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of £30,000 per annum. The

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EssentialWe're looking for candidates with the following skills and

Experience
of working in the health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agenciesA successful track record of management responsibility and development of othersAn understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problemsKnowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary careKnowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clientsResilience and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing and conflicting demandsWilling to and able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required

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EssentialWe're looking for candidates with the following skills and

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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