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 19th April 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 peoples lives? Our team in Argyll and Bute is looking for a Team Leader - if you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, wed 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 on our website.

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.

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With Yous pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We 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

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 groups
• Proactive - you make things happen you see an opportunity to improve the service or work in partnership and you explore it
• Flexible - you are happy to be based in Oban or Dunoon, but you enjoy the variety of traveling across Argyll and Bute. xbpsjku You will combine your Team Leader duties with a small caseload
• Able 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 or at .