Job Introduction

Fixed Term Contract – Up to 6 Months

Please Note: This vacancy is only available to Turning Point Employees, Volunteers & peer mentors.

At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales.

City and Hackney is a new fully integrated adult service delivered by Turning Point from October 2020. The service will be delivered in partnership with Mind CHWF and London Friend and there is a focus on partnership working throughout the service to support those in the local community who need assistance to achieve their goals. We will deliver treatment and support across the neighbourhoods ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to recovery in this exciting new service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the Implementation and Transformation of our brand new Hackney and City integrated substance misuse recovery service.

Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to develop your skills, gain experience and be part of a large service transformation.

With specific reference to the City & Hackney contract, the post advertised is a grade 5 but we would like to consider applications from grade 3 and 4 individuals with relevant management and leadership experience.  It should also be noted that there is no requirement to hold the CQC registration as the implementation manager in this particular service, this position is held by the Senior Operations Manager.

Role Responsibility

Raising the bar for people-centred care, you'll act as the manager during the implementation and transformation phase of the new substance misuse service. You will be the day-to-day lead and support for staff, service users and wider stakeholders in relation to the implementation of the new service. Act as an agent for change by demonstrating Turning Point’s corporate values through own example whilst ensuring they are demonstrated by all staff. Furthermore, to ensure the vision and model of service delivery is brought to life through 6 months post contract Go Live.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is confident and comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, who understands project planning, and has a passion for turning models and visions into reality. 

A thorough understanding and experience of change management, project management and transformation is essential. 

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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