Job summary
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The post holder will lead a team to support the management of Inclusion Staffordshire STaRS (Staffordshire Treatment and Recovery System) service and be responsible for a specialist area within Staffordshire STaRS.
The post holder will contribute to the strategic and operational development of the service.
The post holder will monitor performance in relation to contract and relevant key performance indicators and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
o To be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a range of services for adults and childreno To be responsible for a specialist function with the serviceo The line management of staff within services including formal supervision and appraisals.o Day to day operational management of their team.o Hold a small caseload and provide treatment interventions in line with national and local agenda and guidance.o To develop and maintain positive working relationshipso To provide accurate and timely service information and reports to Operational Lead
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. Inclusion aspires to become an organisation which embeds trauma informed principles into everything we do. People who use our services, staff and stakeholders will all have a voice in this process as we embark on our journey. We adopt a learning and reflective approach to this work; never claiming to be finished and always keen to develop and grow, acknowledging there will be times when we do not 'get it right'. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Details
- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 301-IT-26-8153282
- Job locations: STaRS, 10 Browning Street, Stafford, ST16 3AT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
- 1. The post-holder will manage a team as a member of the STarS service delivering treatment options to service users2. The post-holder will manage and be responsible for a specialist function within the service3. The post holder will hold a small caseload clients. This may change depending on service demand.4. A major part of the role is to integrate a strengths-based recovery approach into the service and support staff in meeting targets set.5. To work alongside the Inclusion Management team in ensuring service targets are met by mentoring and supervising staff. To take a lead role in service promotion and encouraging new Service Users into treatment. 6. To provide support to the Operational Leads and Service Manager on a day-to-day basis to ensure effective service delivery and staff support.7. The ability to be flexible and adapt to service needs
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a variety of professional staff
- Be able to demonstrate in application and interview equivalent experience in the Substance misuse field.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience of working within a health and social care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree in a related field, or a professional Qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or probation, or be able to demonstrate in application and interview equivalent experience in the Substance misuse field.
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