our client provides a range of housing and day support services the substance support team works alongside clients to develop individual support plans and seek to reduce or eliminate drug use via referral to specialist agencies our client is currently seeking a team manager to lead this service the main purpose of this role is to oversee the operational activities of the substance support team and line management of substance support staff including two alcohol outreach services a floating substance support service dropin eastern european migration service and street outreach service ensuring that the service meets set requirements your main responsibilities will include supplying and exchanging injecting equipment to individuals whilst offering harm reduction information working in partnership with agencies including those involved in human trafficking cases and developing mutually agreed support plans reviewing these on a regular basis you will also be expected to build and maintain a caseload of clients promoting the service to potential clients and contribute to the development of substance misuse services in the district the successful candidate will have worked within a similar role previously and will be experienced in working with people with alcohol problems drug problems mental health behavioural and other problems including those in crisis situations you will have experience of undertaking client assessments and developing individual support plans along with experience of liaising with statutory and nonstatutory agencies you will ideally hold a relevant qualification eg social work nvq health and social care management etc and be willing to study for further qualifications it is essential that you are personable and friendly and have the ability to relate well to people from a diverse range of backgrounds as well as being able to speak publically and produce and facilitate presentations you must be reliable and trustworthy along with the ability to maintain professional boundaries at all times you should also have a full uk driving licence and a vehicle available for work purposes the closing date for this role is tuesday 29 january 2013 at 5pm interviews will be held wednesday 13 february 2013