Team Leader - Dual Diagnosis Team
Overview:
Dual Diagnosis Team Leader – Complex Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Use)
At Change Grow Live (CGL), we believe in the power of hope and transformation. We are a charity dedicated to supporting people on their journey to healthier, more fulfilling lives. Every person we work with is unique, and we tailor our support to meet their individual needs in a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment.
About the Role
We are looking for a Dual Diagnosis Team Leader to join CGL RISE, our specialist substance misuse service in Ealing Borough. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of people experiencing complex mental health challenges alongside substance use.
We encourage and welcome applications from internal colleagues seeking a secondment opportunity.
Location: EalingFull Time Salary Range: £35,220.59 to £37,184.91 (pro rata for part time)
Inner London weighting: £4,133.14 (pro rata for part time)
Full time Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: 11-Months Fixed Term or Internal Secondment (Maternity Cover) from start date and is due to start at the beginning June 2025.
Responsibilities:
As a Team Leader, you will:
- Provide operational leadership to a team, offering supervision, reflective practice, and performance support.
- Empower staff to foster hope, choice, and empowerment for each person accessing treatment.
- Ensure staff have the skills to identify and support individuals, children, and families at risk.
- Promote best practices through observed practice and values-based feedback.
- Lead on recruitment, induction, and professional development of team members.
Key Objectives:
- Support individuals facing significant risks and unmet needs, with a focus on improving long-term outcomes.
- Enhance engagement and retention in both mental health and substance misuse treatment.
About You
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled leader with:
- Experience in leading high-performing teams within health and social care.
- Experience in working compassionately with individuals experiencing dual diagnosis challenges, ensuring person-centered and trauma-informed support.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and working with families where social care interventions are in place.
- A passion for empowering both individuals accessing our service and staff.
- Strong communication and IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
- A strong background in leadership, assertive outreach, and engagement strategies.
- Knowledge of community treatment pathways and support services.
- A commitment to making long-term, positive changes in people’s lives.
What We Offer:
- Generous annual leave, increasing over time.
- A weekly wellness hour, plus access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team.
- Pension scheme & access to shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
- Ongoing training, career development, and progression opportunities.
- A Refer-a-Friend scheme to bring great people into our team!
If you share our values—Be Open, Be Compassionate, Be Bold—and you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Apply today and help us support people in transforming their lives.- Please note: full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 31 to 33 (£35,220.59 - £37,184.90)
ILW / OLW /Fringe: Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)
Closing Date: 4/5/2025
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Philip Keightley | Philip.Keightley@cgl.org.uk
: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.