Job responsibilities
About the Role
All applicants must submit a CV and a covering letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a covering letter.
Please use the linked job description to support your application.
Please note the closing date is 7th January 2026; however, we may close the role early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
As a Residential Team Leader we offer a starting salary of £30,000, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £36,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via .
Job Opportunity
Chy provides a 12-week residential programme offering a range of trauma-informed approaches. The main house can accommodate up to 18 residents, with the option of an additional 12 weeks for those who require additional therapeutic interventions and support.
We're looking for a compassionate and motivated leader to join our residential service at Chy. Working closely with the Residential Service Manager and the wider Operations Leadership Team, you'll help ensure the service is safe, compliant and deliver high-quality, recovery-focused support in line with external regulatory requirements. You'll play an active role in shaping and embedding our therapeutic programme, supporting residents as they move on to greater independence and remain connected through aftercare. Alongside this, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to share good practice, monitor outcomes, and continually improve how we support people to achieve their goals.
You'll support, line manage and inspire a team of Residential Support Workers by helping them develop through effective supervision, training and development. You'll excel in building trusting relationships with a range of stakeholders, such as residents and commissioners. With a strong focus on quality, learning, and collaboration, you'll help ensure that information is recorded accurately, standards continue to improve, and the service remains efficient, effective, and true to our values.
As part of this role, you will be required to work some evenings and weekends - further details will be provided at the interview.
Essential Skills
Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care or substance use settingExperience of working with a range of statutory and voluntary sector servicesSuccessful track record of management responsibility and development of othersAn understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers or clients experiencing common mental health problems (as appropriate)Knowledge and understanding of residential abstinence-based programmes, harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary care (as appropriate)Knowledge/understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clientsResilience, ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and manage competing/ conflicting demandsAbility to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive mannerAbility to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholdersResults-driven and possess analytical skillsGood written and oral communication skillsIT competentA full UK driving licence and access to a car. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy
About Company
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
DE&I
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Benefits
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
