Co-Production Coordinator (Commissioning)

Powys County Council; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Llandrindod Wells is looking for a candidate to improve the substance misuse treatment system by utilizing lived experiences. The role involves supporting commissioning needs and developing new peer-led projects. Ideal candidates should have an understanding of substance misuse, effective communication skills, and a commitment to equality.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the substance misuse world through lived experience or current professional role.
• Passion for learning in the process of supporting people.
• Commitment to the development of practice and services which promote equality.

Responsibilities

• Utilise the voice of lived experiences within treatment systems.
• Support ongoing commissioning and contract monitoring needs.
• Develop new peer led projects and initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of substance misuse

Effective communication

IT literacy

Experience in partnership working

Commitment to equality

Job description

About the role:
The role is specifically designed around utilising the voice of lived experiences within Substance misuse treatment systems to improve the experience. It will support ongoing commissioning needs, contract monitoring needs and provide feedback to the Area planning Board through quarterly reporting. It will support the development of new peer led projects and initiatives
About you:
1) An understanding of the substance misuse world through lived experience or current professional role.
2) A passion for learning in the process of supporting people.
3) Experience or understanding of working in partnership with statutory, independent and voluntary agencies
4) Be IT literate
5) Ability to communicate effectively with service users, managers, carers,
professionals and other agencies
6) Commitment to the development of practice and services which promote equality

This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check