Job Introduction

Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Hammersmith & Fulham doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment, with additions of Smoking Cessation support within service provisions. We have a range of roles for people passionate about supporting others to make change. We have roles in different teams including:

• Community based treatment services: providing assessment, coordinating treatment and working partnership to support individuals. The roles include delivering structured psycho-social interventions in group and one to level to enable our service users to acquire thinking skills and behaviours to make lasting change.
• Homeless outreach provision: Targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreach response to highly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation.
• Criminal Justice rehabilitation/recovery services:  working closely with the Probation Services, Prisons and Police to provide a rapid, tailored response to individuals that support their recovery and rehabilitation.
• To manage the health promotion team and lead the delivery of smoking cessation interventions to effectively reduce the smoking prevalence and meet the need of identified groups in the community.
• To assist in delivering Turning Point’s Public Health and Substance Use (PHSU) strategy within a multi-disciplinary service which reflects our person-centred values and the high level of ambition we have both for the people we support and the development of our own teams.

As a Team Leader we offer a starting salary of £34,335 + £3,633 ILW rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £40,167 per year + £3,633 ILW. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Role Responsibility

• Provide a leadership and service management role in planning, development, implementation and coordination of the stop smoking service;
• Be an ambassador within the multi-disciplinary service in raising aware of smoking cessation and the importance in providing targeted work identified groups in the community
• Identify and engage with individuals from agreed target groups and communities to facilitate communication regarding their access to and experience of the Smoking Cessation service
• Liaise with key partner organisations such as; community organisations, mental health service providers, hospitals, maternity care, to promote a strong awareness of the service and embed effective referral pathways
• Be actively involved in the awareness, promotion and marketing of the smoking cessation service, both externally and internally
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of public health research and best practice to disseminate to colleagues and key partners
• To develop and coordinate competence across the multi-disciplinary service for the delivery of very brief advice and practitioner level smoking cessation practice, including the management of a team of Health Promotion Workers to ensure the service provides evidence-based, effective interventions;
• Line manage a team of Health Promotion Workers and be responsible for supervision and day to day management
• Support the Health Promotion team with their professional development, ensuring audits and observations are scheduled regularly
• Support the Smoking Cessation service functionally by providing support to individuals to ensure the development of effective smoking cessation plans and support behaviour change
• Support the development of competency across the service by leading on the implementation of a robust training and mentoring programme for VBA, practitioner level and update training for all colleagues within the service and subcontracted providers/partners
• Liaise with and co-ordinate the work of any colleague trained to practitioner level, ensuring any clinics are staffed and time is used effectively and efficiently
• Manage team structures to ensure contractual KPIs are being met, actively recruiting for new roles when necessary in agreement with the Operations Manager

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstratable leadership skills and flexible and adaptable leadership style;
• In depth understanding and ability to operationally and performance manage the functions of the team I lead;
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written). Ability to adapt to respond to staff, commissioners/partners and people we support;
• Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills;
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in high pressure environments;
• In-depth understanding of smoking cessation delivery.
• Competent in delivering smoking cessation interventions at NCSCT practitioner level
• Understanding and ability to successfully manage delivery methods in smoking cessation including best practice behaviour change approaches and pharmacotherapy delivery.
• Understanding and ability to successfully apply effective community engagement principles to own and others work
• Up to date with the broad health improvement agenda including understanding and adopting appropriate policies, principles, research and best practice guidelines to ensure successful delivery.

Desirable:

• Previous experience managing similar service/team
• Management qualification or equivalent
• In-depth understanding of the needs of people with a higher prevalence of smoking e.g. drug and alcohol issues, mental health issues, prison leavers/probation, pregnant women
• Competent in delivering smoking cessation interventions at NCSCT specialist practitioner level

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether it’s a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

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

Turning Point