Substance Use Advocacy Team Leader - Maternity Cover (Oldham & Rochdale)

Full job description
Thank you for your interest in applying for a job with us! There are many reasons why working for Early Break is a great choice ie. professional development, regular Supervision to support your work, a supportive and friendly team, plenty of training opportunities, 30 days annual leave, the latest ICT resources to keep you connected, a competitive salary and we offer Long Service Leave (an extra 20 days annual leave if you have 95%+ attendance over 3 years.) We believe our workforce are our greatest asset and therefore want to ensure that our benefits and the support we offer is an attractive package to look after you.

Role Name Substance Use Advocacy Team Leader - Maternity Cover (Oldham & Rochdale)

Key Focus/Role Purpose

Provide day to day support to management team in creating and maintaining the highest standards in clinical service delivery to clients where substance use is an issue.

Manage appointed workers within the Early Break geographical areas.

Ensure that workers fulfil all professional requirements expected of them, including safeguarding, clinical supervision and case work management and recording on related Service database.

Support the Operational Managers in the delivery of the Service operational plan targets and actions as related to contracted work and service ambition.

Understand the theoretical model upon which Early Break is based and work within the person-centred ethos.

Represent the Service at relevant meetings locally and nationally

Key Deliverables

To support the SLT in the delivery of the Service ensuring targets are met and workers supported in their practice.
Manage a small caseload and function as a key worker for young service users with substance related needs as required
To contribute to the development of reports on service activity
To actively promote the charitable aspects of the service to the workforce
To promote the service digital media and lead by example to the workforce
To support SLT in the implementation of the existing area operational (and other subsequent) plans.
To undertake case reviews and allocation of cases
Develop workers through Personal Development Plans and agreed internal performance processes
To deliver the model of service to the highest possible standards in service delivery to young clients and their families
To provide education / information / training sessions, as appropriate
To ensure that all necessary administration, recording and reporting is undertaken to specified deadlines
To support the recruitment and management of staff offering Advocacy.
For further information see our website www.earlybreak.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday, 1st August 2026 at 12:00 noon

Interview Date: TBA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £31,395.00-£34,314.00 per year

Work Location: In person