Criminal Justice Team Leader - Tottenham

Criminal Justice Team Leader - Tottenham

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Criminal Justice Team Leader to join our vibrant team, committed to supporting individuals with drug and/or alcohol issues involved in the criminal justice system.

Our team comprises a diverse group of knowledgeable Managers, caring nurses, prescribers, passionate recovery workers, and compassionate peer mentors.

Responsibilities:

· As a Team Leader, you will provide guidance, support, and direction to a team of dedicated recovery workers.

· Your role involves operational line management of your team, including supervision, appraisal, performance, and sickness management.

· Empowering your staff to instil hope, empowerment, choices, control, and opportunities in service users, enabling them to realise their full potential, is a crucial aspect of your role.

· You'll collaborate with various Criminal Justice Agencies, such as police, probation, court staff, and liaison and diversion partners, to develop pathways and mutual ways of working for optimal outcomes.

· Building strong relationships with local prisons to ensure seamless transitions for service users upon release is another key component of your role.

To excel in this role:

· We seek an individual with substantial experience in the substance misuse or criminal justice sector.

· You should possess knowledge and experience in developing and leading health and social care services, delivering services that demonstrate high performance and quality standards.

· Significant experience in leading teams working with families under social care intervention is advantageous.

· Familiarity with current legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice is essential.

· You should have the ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in common MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.