Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Team Leader Substance Misuse Service Location : London, N15 Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay Rate : £20.00 per hour (PAYE) Contract : Temp, minimum until Oct 26 Compliance : The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a contracted substance misuse service. You will provide strong operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery in line with contractual, clinical, and statutory requirements. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Service Manager to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service in line with contractual requirements Provide effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management to staff Support recruitment, induction, and development of team members and volunteers Ensure high standards of clinical practice, safeguarding, and risk management Monitor service performance, quality assurance, and data reporting Manage service budget and contribute to financial oversight Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and partner agencies Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the service Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies Support staff development through supervision, training, and appraisal About You We are looking for someone who has: Experience in substance misuse, health, or social care settings Previous experience in staff supervision or team leadership Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and care planning Understanding of alcohol/drug-related issues and recovery models Experience working with multi-agency partners and stakeholders Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills Ability to manage workload independently and lead a team effectively Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards Desirable Relevant qualification in health/social care (NVQ Level 4+, DipSW, Counselling, Nursing, etc.) Experience in service development or training delivery Knowledge of outreach or community-based services Additional Information Enhanced DBS check required Flexible working may be required, including occasional evenings/weekends Service Team Leader Health & Social Care Support Services Team Leader Substance Misuse Care Team Leader Drug & Alcohol Services Clinical Team Leader Recovery Services Senior Support Worker / Team Leader (Substance Misuse) Community Team Leader Addiction Services Deputy Service Manager Substance Misuse (Temp) Lead Support Worker Health & Social Care Recovery Service Team Leader Outreach Team Leader Substance Misuse Services