Job Description
Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance use and related health and wellbeing needs. Our Herefordshire Recovery Service delivers targeted, age-appropriate support to young people aged 11-17, young adults aged 18-24, as well as specialist support for families and carers. Thanks to additional funding, we have an exciting opportunity for a new Safeguarding and young persons Team Leader to join our team. This role is a dedicated Young Person and Young Adults leadership position, responsible for overseeing the YP/YA and Families and Carers team and be the YP/YA safeguarding lead. The service focuses not only on treatment and recovery, but also on early intervention, prevention, and community engagement, working proactively with schools, colleges, youth services, and local partners across Herefordshire. As Team Leader, you will support the Operations Manager to help lead a team that is ambitious for young people''s outcomes, committed to safeguarding and trauma-informed practice, and passionate about building community connections that reduce harm and increase opportunity. Role Responsibility As the Young People and Young Adults Team Leader, you will: Provide day-to-day leadership and line management to a team of YP/YA Workers and Families and Carers practitioners. Work alongside the Operations Manager to develop, deliver, and continually improve the YP/YA service, ensuring outcomes, safeguarding standards, and quality requirements are met ..... full job details .....