About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Drug & Alcohol Team Leader to oversee and develop our Criminal Justice, Outreach, and Aspire for Parents services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who is committed to improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities affected by substance misuse.
Main duties of the job
As Team Leader, you will provide operational leadership, day-to-day management, and clinical oversight across multiple service areas, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered at all times.
You will lead a dedicated team working across:
Criminal Justice interventions Outreach and engagement services Aspire for Parents programme.
The successful candidate will promote recovery-focused practice, partnership working, safeguarding, and service innovation while ensuring contractual and organisational targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and support a multidisciplinary team Manage performance, quality assurance, and service delivery.
Develop strong partnerships with criminal justice agencies and community services Support staff development through supervision and mentoring.
Ensure safeguarding procedures and risk management processes are effectively implemented Monitor outcomes, KPIs, and compliance requirements.
Promote inclusive, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused approaches.
About us
The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drugs and alcohol use for over 40 years.ASPIRE is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and community.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide all aspects of management support for a range of projects and associated contracts and budgets. To develop the practice and management of a defined service area (department). To be responsible for the clinical governance to the Aspire Executive Committee.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant degree e.g. social work, psychology or Diploma in substance misuse or equivalent. L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent. ILM L5 Leadership and Management or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Experience working within drug and alcohol services. Previous leadership or management experience. Knowledge of criminal justice pathways and outreach work. Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and families.
Desirable
Experience of developing new innovations. Experience of managing change. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of social capital and the impact it can have on mental health. Knowledge of Government legislation. Knowledge and understanding of electronic operating systems e.g., systmOne.
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 details Employer name The Alcohol & Drug Service
Address 1 Princes Street
DONCASTER
South Yorkshire
DN1 3NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)