District Manager

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. 

We have an exciting new role for a District Manager to join our Inspire service! Supported by the Deputy Services Manager you will be responsible for managing a multidisciplinary drug and alcohol team delivering both clinical and psychosocial interventions within an integrated service. CGL Inspire deliver accessible, high quality and comprehensive substance treatment that promotes recovery, resilience, and self-determination.

Where: Nelson, Lancashire

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hrs per week

About the role:

• Lead the delivery and development of an integrated substance misuse service, working closely with the Management team including Team Leaders, clinicians and a committed staff team
• Provide line management, supervision and leadership to achieve continually high performing outcomes in line with service and contractual arrangements
• Provide a constant stimulus for improving and innovating current services. In addition you will be expected to create and facilitate a learning culture for all that consciously engages with diversity
• Take responsibility for personal development and participate in regular supervision and appraisal. You may be required to work flexibly across a number of operational sites as required within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision
• Ensure high quality services are delivered consistently and adhere to best practice guidelines

About you:

• Excellent communication and engagement skills, experience of leading and supervising staff and an ability to work well under pressure in order to deliver high quality services
• Considerable experience of working at a management level within substance misuse services including alcohol and criminal justice with a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services
• Knowledge and understanding of the possible recovery pathways available across whole treatment and recovery systems including community, residential and Prison provision
• Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure
• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity

What We Offer

• Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
• Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.