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

Lead a busy, multi-disciplinary Community Drug and Alcohol Service from We Are With You’s Truro office in this permanent, full‑time Team Leader role (37.5 hours per week, occasional Saturdays). You’ll join an experienced management team overseeing a large integrated service that delivers needle and syringe provision, harm‑reduction advice, psychosocial interventions, detox and rehabilitation pathways, OST prescribing, aftercare and into‑work support. The post involves managing and inspiring recovery workers, coordinating with nurses, doctors, pharmacists and criminal justice and outreach colleagues, and working with statutory and non‑statutory partners to improve outcomes for people facing complex needs. Starting salary is £30,000 with progression up to £36,000; a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Please note applications must include a CV and a covering letter and the closing date is 23 November 2025 — the vacancy may close earlier, so apply early.

This opportunity will suit an empathetic, resilient leader — especially women and carers whose practical experience, compassionate approach and organisational skills translate into strong team leadership. Essential requirements include ONC/NVQ Level 3 (or a commitment to complete within 18 months), demonstrable experience in health, social care or criminal justice settings, proven management and staff development experience, knowledge of harm minimisation and health & safety, and the ability to travel to other locations when needed. With You offers an inclusive culture, flexible working, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday, pension enrolment, paid volunteer leave and wellbeing support. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the “Apply Now” button to submit your CV and covering letter.