Job responsibilities
About the Role
All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.
Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026
Join us as a Team Leader in Argyll and Bute - Job Description/Person Specification
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Argyll and Bute is looking for a Team Leader - if you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
Job Opportunity
As a Team Leader, we offer a starting salary of £30,000, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £36,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via .
We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join the Argyll and Bute Recovery Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in the local recovery-oriented system of care (ROSC), working alongside NHS and third-sector partners to reduce harm and promote positive change for individuals impacted by drug and alcohol use.
Our team covers all of Argyll and Bute through an outreach delivery model. We provide a comprehensive range of support, including harm reduction, psychosocial interventions, rapid response and rehabilitation pathways. Our service is highly regarded by those we support, with client feedback consistently highlighting the quality of care and the values-driven dedication of our staff.
This is a fixed term role, until May 2027, working 37.5 hours per week.
Essential Skills
You will partner with the Service Manager to support and grow the service. Your mission is twofold: consolidate our high-quality provision and expand our reach by increasing referrals through active community engagement.
You will be:
A natural collaborator - you excel at building professional bridges with partners and community groupsProactive - you make things happen - you see an opportunity to improve the service or work in partnership and you explore itFlexible - you are happy to be based in Oban or Dunoon, but you enjoy the variety of traveling across Argyll and Bute. You will combine your Team Leader duties with a small caseloadAble to travel - you must be a driver with your own car. Occasional overnight stays are part of the role, with all expenses covered
Secondments - because this role is fixed-term, due to contract cycles, we are highly supportive of inward secondment requests, from people with relevant experience.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Rachel McLean, Service Manager on 07855 167 421 or at . Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st April.
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.
Please review our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application.
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
