Assistant Manager - Recovery

Job Description

Assistant Manager£30,000 dependant on experienceLiverpoolFull Time, PermanentAt CLI through our dedicated support services, peer-led mentoring, and practical and emotional support, we help people who have experience of the criminal justice system, addiction, homelessness, and mental ill-health, to recognise their potential as individuals,build their self-worth, their self-esteem and achieve their aspirations.Our support and mentoring help people build a more fulfilling life and see how they can become part of, and positively impact, their community.We work in partnership with other organisations that are striving to deliver positive impacts, support change, and share our commitment and values.And we actively welcome those with lived experience of offending, addiction, homelessness, or mental health issues as part of our team. Where others see risk, we see opportunity.We believe everyone deserves to feel valued, to be happy, to belong.What you will be doingAs an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for supporting the management of service operations for the Liverpool We Are With You Project. You will work alongside the Regional Manager and contribute to the successful delivery and development of serviceincluding project planning, internal policies, procedures and quality standards.You will work in partnership with staff, volunteers, and the people we support to guarantee that we maintain a high-quality service which meets the needs of those engaged.The successful candidate will commit to working in line with our workplace values which are:

• People first – people are our top priority. We care so everyone can be their best.
• Community – our actions and support help build stronger communities where people can find their place and thrive.
• Transformation – we do challenging work, creating positive change that helps people move on with their lives.
• Excellence – we strive to always be our best, to exceed expectations, to learn from our mistakes.
• Trust – we trust ourselves, our colleagues and those we work with to do the right thing, to show integrity, acceptance, respect and fairness in all we do.

What we are looking for

• Experience of supervising and appraising staff and/or volunteers, motivating them and achieving positive outcomes in line with contractual obligations.
• Experience in Inter-agency working and building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with partner agencies and commissioners within Criminal Justice settings.
• Experience of producing detailed reports to a high standard.
• A comprehensive understanding addiction treatment services.
• A comprehensive understanding of best practice when working with individuals within the addiction and recovery/treatment system.
• Communicate well in a range of settings, with different people, including contract managers and senior leaders within partner organisations.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Ambition to be part of a high performing nationally recognised team, to work in support of others and to operate at a senior level within the organisation, accountable for relevant areas of work and development.
• The ability to be creative and forward thinking, with a “can do” attitude when faced with challenges that may require an adjustment in current ways of working or delivering a service.
• Lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to changing and emerging needs as the project develops demonstrating flexibility and resilience in challenging situations.
• Full driving licence, own car and business insurance is essential.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• Training opportunities and career development
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas closure between Christmas and New Year for all employees
• Life insurance (5x annual salary)
• Reflective practice – a group process that helps us to grow and develop professionally and personally, support us to build resilience and offers the space to consider how to balance work and life pressures
• Company phone and laptop provided to all staff
• Annual awards ceremony and celebration

Apply for the Assistant Manager position today.Community Led Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age. All applicants are considered based on their merits and abilities for the job. Allposts are subject to enhanced DBS checks however it will not be used to discriminate unfairly against any individual. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential and welcome applications from a widerange of candidates, including those with criminal records.

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