Team Leader – Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Services

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £30,775 – £33,205 per annum

Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a car essential

Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

Support young people. Lead a vital service. Be part of lasting change.

Are you experienced in supporting young people with substance misuse or related social care challenges? Do you want to lead a committed team making a genuine difference in young lives?

We’re looking for a Team Leader to join NGAGE, our early intervention drug and alcohol service for young people aged 10–18 in Northamptonshire. Delivered by Aquarius, a charity helping individuals and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs, and gambling, NGAGE provides early support, education, and tailored interventions.

As Team Leader, you’ll play a central role in service delivery and operational management. Your leadership will ensure clinical quality, service compliance, and a strong team culture, all while maintaining person-centred care and safeguarding best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting staff, including induction, coaching, and development reviews
• Ensuring services meet all quality, policy and statutory standards
• Managing performance and supporting the recruitment of staff and volunteers
• Liaising with commissioners and external partners
• Overseeing data reporting and budget monitoring
• Championing Aquarius’ values and mission

You’ll bring strong leadership skills and significant experience supporting individuals in addictions, mental health, or social care settings – particularly with young people.

You’ll also need:

• A professional qualification in health, social care, youth work or similar (e.g. NVQ Level 4+, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies)
• Proven experience in the substance misuse field, with up-to-date knowledge of drugs, alcohol and associated health issues
• Familiarity with effective behaviour change interventions, such as motivational interviewing or psychoeducation
• Staff supervision or management experience, plus strong partnership working skills across statutory and voluntary services
• A solid understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice
• Strong IT and case management skills, and a flexible, strengths-based approach

What we offer:

• 40 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A meaningful role in a charity making real community impact

Make a difference where it matters most. If you want to lead a team making early interventions count for vulnerable young people, this could be your next step.

Apply now and help shape better futures.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Recovery_Focus_Careers/job/25-York-Road/Team-Leader_JR009186

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

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