Street Outreach Team Leader

 

 

 

 

• Operational line management of a team of staff which includes supervision (with reflective practice), appraisal, performance and sickness management as well as ensuring staff follow CGL and external policies applicable to their roles
• Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This will include shift work

• Empowering staff to promote hope, empowerment, choice, control, and opportunity, enabling the people we support to reach their full potential as individuals and active members of their communities.

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  Work with your team and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (where this is not your role) to ensure practices across the service promote the identification and protection of people we support, children, and families who may be at risk. Ensure staff are competent and confident in delivering effective interventions that reduce risk and promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

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  Support staff to improve service user outcomes through observed practice, providing timely values-based feedback 
• Lead on the recruitment, selection and induction of staff  

 

 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience 
• Knowledge and experience of developing and leading health and social care services and delivering services which evidence high performance and quality standards 
• Significant experience of leading teams who work with families where children are subject to social care intervention 
• Knowledge of current legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice 
• Able to lead, inspire and develop a team 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to use common MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook) 

 

 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a friend scheme and receive vouchers if candidate is successful.  

 

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

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 this opportunity early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 

Please note: This opportunity is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

 

Please note that we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. Direct applications only.

 

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 

 

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

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

16/9/2026

Paul Michael Mitchell | paul.mitchell@cgl.org.uk | 07795213685

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