THE FORWARD TRUST
33,082 per year
Brixton
Full-time
7th November 2025

Are you passionate about leading teams and making a real difference in people’s lives?

We’re looking for a Team Manager to lead a dedicated team of practitioners delivering tailored health and wellbeing interventions to adults experiencing drug and alcohol misuse. This is a vital role in supporting service users on their journey to recovery through a range of evidence-based approaches, including harm reduction, abstinence-focused treatment, and support for low-level mental health needs.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Managing and supporting a team of practitioners to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
  • Allocating caseloads and overseeing the management of complex cases
  • Ensuring performance targets, quality standards, and reporting deadlines are consistently met
  • Supporting the Service Manager with data accuracy and timely data submissions
  • Acting as the senior representative on site when required and deputising for the Service Manager
  • Building and maintaining effective partnerships with external agencies and stakeholders
  • Creating a positive team culture that promotes continuous learning and development

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in managing or supervising teams in a health, social care or substance misuse setting

  • Strong organisational and decision-making skills
  • The ability to lead by example and manage complex cases effectively
  • A collaborative approach to partnership working
  • A commitment to high standards of care, confidentiality, and service improvement

This is a great opportunity for a confident and compassionate leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to supporting individuals to make positive life changes.

Please note this role includes a Interim allowance reviewed every 6-months, basic salary based on 35 hours would be £30,082.00. This interim scheme will be reviewed on 31st March 2026.