Drug and Alcohol Senior Practitioner - Preston, United Kingdom - Spectrum Community Health CIC

Spectrum Community Health CIC

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Preston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Spectrum Community Health CIC delivers a forward thinking and aspirational service at HMP Preston to support men experiencing drug/alcohol problems.

To support this we are seeking a talented, experienced and passionate individual to join the team and support these men in their delivery through a range of structured assessments and psychosocial interventions.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a talented, enthusiastic, determined and resourceful Drug and Alcohol Senior Practitioner to work within this challenging service.

To provide services within Spectrum's prison-based Drug & Alcohol recovery-orientated treatment model as part of a forward looking, flexible, innovative, and creative team.

To ensure that the service's key elements (assessment, case management, delivery of psychosocial interventions, release planning and throughcare) are integrated and delivered to a high standard.

To deliver services that support service users to achieve recovery goals, positive outcomes and community re-integration, maximising engagement and retention.

To work effectively and flexibly with colleagues under the direction of the Drug & Alcohol Service Manager (Recovery), Drug & Alcohol Senior Practitioners, and other managers, to ensure that high standards of performance are maintained.

To work collaboratively with other services to provide interventions to support and motivate service users and meet their needs through all stages of their individual recovery journey.

To work within a strengths-based, recovery-orientated, change and outcomes and trauma informed approach which promotes service users as responsible co-producers of health, well-being and recovery.

Adhere to and support HR processes as required under the guidance of HR, the Drug & Alcohol Service Manager (Recovery) and Senior Practitioner.

To work positively and collaboratively with partners including contributing to parole, HDC and ROTL processes and attending adjudications and ACCT reviews where required.

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you

Access to NHS Pension
Annual leave on your Birthday
Cost of living payment of £600 pa (pro rata)

- payable till 31/03/202

Welcome payment for some posts
Refer a friend scheme
Training and Development opportunities
Flexible Working
Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings.

As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service.

We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

For further information regarding the role advertised, please review the attached job description and person specification.