Partnership Lead

At Change Grow Live, we're dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our service users. We create a safe and supportive environment where every individual is honored and collaboratively work to find the best treatment and care options. Guided by our core values – 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' – we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to its fullest.

Are you passionate about transforming lives? As a Team Leader at CGL, you will play a key role in developing robust partnership pathways and processes. You will lead and sustain a service integration strategy, fostering greater collaboration between internal and external partners within Dependency and Recovery. This role is crucial in accelerating our progress in meeting health and social care challenges and responding to the Drug Strategy.

In our vibrant team every day brings new experiences. We treat each person as unique, and our diverse, collaborative team includes experienced leaders and dedicated managers. Together, we create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating psychologically informed services that prioritise the well-being and empowerment of individuals. We work tirelessly to support those impacted by offending due to their drug and alcohol use, helping them regain control and find strength in their recovery journey.

 

• →Lead and Integrate: Drive activity within probation and criminal justice networks, developing strong partnerships to support the South Yorkshire Wide Service.
• →Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with services and partners to enhance collaboration and improve care and treatment experiences for our service users.
• →Support and Guide: Provide valuable information, advice, and guidance to services and partners, ensuring we are well-positioned to serve local systems and communities.
• →Improve and Evidence: Help CGL services explore and evidence how closely they integrate with criminal justice, aiming to align care with local needs, reduce drug and alcohol harms, and decrease reoffending rates.

• Experience: Background in substance misuse services, criminal justice services, or working with vulnerable adults in health and social care.
• Skills: Strong project management abilities, excellent communication skills, and a solution-focused approach to challenges.
• Knowledge: Understanding of Health, Social Care, and Voluntary sector pathways, with a data-driven approach to influencing service provision.
• Values: Commitment to CGL’s values, with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising yearly for first five years.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, ‘Wellness’ hub, Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Exciting opportunities for career growth.
• Attractive benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Refer a Friend voucher Scheme

 

 

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.                          

  

  

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. 

CGL points 31 to 33 (£36,101.10 - £38,114.53)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

1/10/2026

Chantel Hopkin | chantel.hopkin@cgl.org.uk | 07350365823

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