Senior Coordinator (Policy)

• Flexible and hybrid working: The normal place of work is 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2LW, however, AFS encourages flexible and hybrid working to meet the needs of the post and to accommodate the post-holder. (Hybrid)
• Closing13th May 2024
• Advertised from 10th April 2024
• 34.5 hours per week.

Role

Who we are

Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland’s national alcohol charity, committed to preventing and reducing harm toindividuals, families, communities and Scotland as a whole.

Scotland had been making progress in reducing alcohol consumption and harm from record levels, not least due to thepositive effects of minimum unit pricing of (MUP). Unfortunately, alcohol deaths have risen significantly since2020, due to the effect of the pandemic on consumption by heavier drinkers combined with reduced access toservices. Research suggests levels of harm will continue to rise for some time.

Join us at an exciting time as we advocate for renewed efforts to implement evidence-based alcohol policies - such asrestricting alcohol marketing - as well as ensuring access to high quality treatment and recovery support inresponse to Scotland’s alcohol crisis.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a skilled policy professional to join our passionate team. You will have a varied and challengingrole, providing policy and research support across a number of policy areas, with an initial focus on alcoholmarketing and control on the sale of alcohol. Your excellent analytical, organisational and communication skillswill be vital in ensuring we meet our goal of effecting policy change in Scotland, to reduce alcohol harm andimprove lives.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced policy or practice environment
• Experience ofanalysing, interpreting and communicating evidence and research to support policy and practicedevelopment
• Experience of working collaboratively and strategically with external organisations andagencies to effect change

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes a contributory pension plan, generous annual leaveentitlement and other benefits.
• A central Glasgow location, close to rail and busstations.
• Flexible working is encouraged to meet the needs of the post and to accommodate the needs ofthe postholder.
• A range of formal and informal training and learning opportunities.
• The supportof an organisation committed to its operational values.
• The satisfaction of working with a skilled anddedicated team to make change happen.

Alcohol Focus Scotland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating aninclusive environment for all employees.

Application notes

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A Right to Work in the UK check is required for this post.

The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 13 May 2024.

Please note - Suitable candidates will be offered an interview at the earliest opportunity. Appointment maytake place prior to the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. This post will beremoved from our website once a candidate is appointed.

Fife Alcohol Support Service (FASS) is Fife’s main third sector alcohol and substance misuse charity. FASS has beenworking on the frontline, supporting people through their issues with misuse and on to better lives for over 40years now. Our many services range from therapeutic counselling to practical support, and we help individuals,their families and communities Fife-wide.

As our chosen candidate, you will extend this ethos of enablement throughout our dedicated teams. The organisationhas evolved rapidly in recent years and we are now looking to consolidate and expand strengths across our rangeof services. On appointment, you will have the unique opportunity of taking FASS to its next stage ofdevelopment.

You will be a dynamic individual—a visionary and great communicator. As our overall Head of Service, you will be astrategist, innovator and rational decision-maker, keen to embrace change. You will have excellent planning,analytical and negotiation skills and will steer the dedicated staff teams by example, creating an enhancedculture of collaboration and support. You will also understand the importance of a strong brand, both externallyand internally, and work towards its creation.

As an experienced and effective leader, you will have sound knowledge of financial management, HR, IT andcommunications management and systems.

In return you will experience first-hand how FASS, under your leadership, will help people transform theirlives.

• Based within the GCA office in North Claremont Street, Glasgow with hybrid working (Hybrid)
• Closing3rd May 2024

GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire

Role:

The Diploma in Integrative Counselling is 2-year course, credit rated at SCQF level 10 by the University of the Westof Scotland, and validation from COSCA. GCA is one of the founding COSCA members and adheres to the COSCAethical framework for good practice in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling skills. The course requireslead tutors who are accredited by COSCA to Diploma level or committed to work towards accreditation. Tutorsshould be experienced Counsellors who are accredited with an appropriate professional body, or working towardsaccreditation (e.g., COSCA/BACP/UKCP).

The Lead Course Tutor will have responsibility for two Diploma Courses, leading on one weekly class and one weekendclass.

The Lead Course Tutor will be expected to contribute to a GCA CPD calendar, writing and delivering on content agreedwith the Course Director.

The Lead Course Tutor will support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Diploma inIntegrative Counselling.

In return for choosing to work for GCA, the benefits you will receive are:

• Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days(inclusive of bank holidays) which increases to 38 days after 2 years, 40 days after 5 years and 42 days after10 years length of service.
• 5 duvet days where employees may take time off at shortnotice.
• Death in service policy of 2 times salary.
• Cycle to work scheme where employees can savemoney on a new bike and spread the cost.
• Training and development commitment to help employees performto the best of their abilities.
• Working for an employer focused on delivering its vision and mission byliving its values of Respect, Empathy and Collaboration.

Organisation Profile:

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland.GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of arange of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and trainingservices.

• Glasgow with regular travel throughout Scotland (On site)
• Closing28th April 2024

Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC) is looking for a pro-active, team player to join the multi-disciplinary MedicationAssisted Treatment Standards Implementation Support Team (MIST). As an employee of the Scottish RecoveryConsortium (SRC), reporting to SRC Chief Executive & Public Health Scotland MISTQ Team the successful postholder will have a unique opportunity to support the implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)Standards created to improve addiction services and reduce drug related deaths in Scotland.

The postholder will work with a range of organisations and people across the alcohol, drug and recovery sectors inScotland e.g. third sector organisations, NHS, Public Health Scotland, people with lived experience, NHS staffand family members of people accessing treatment.

Your role will be to:

• To design, develop and deliver training in association with MISTQ Experiential Team and the SRC’s Learning,Education and Development Officers.
• Support Alcohol & Drug Partnerships (ADPs) local team ofinterviewers, to collect experiential evidence on an ongoing basis, to use this evidence to support localquality improvement work and to submit evidence to MISTQ.
• To facilitate strategic partnerships betweennational and locality structures and ensure that data is collected, analysed locally, used for local qualityimprovement work and fed into MISTQ Experiential Team and other relevant partners.

Being based within SRC ensures a joined up and creative way of affecting change alongside an organisation dedicatedto building recovery from addiction in Scotland.

This exciting role involves contributing to the development, support and delivery of a national programme designed tomeasure outcomes of implementation.

Are you looking for your first leadership role in the drug and alcohol sector? For an exciting and challengingopportunity that makes a difference?

We are recruiting a full time Community Team Manager to join our North Lanarkshire team as part of Phoenix FuturesScotland. The role is Monday to Friday, 830am to 430pm with occasional evening and weekend work. You will lead ateam that delivers a recovery service to individuals across the 6 localities of North Lanarkshire.

The Role

As the Team Manager, you will work across the 6 localities of North Lanarkshire. We have an office base in Coatbridgeand deliver interventions across the locality. You will work closely with the Service Manager and supervise thestaff team in order to maintain a high standard for the people that access our service. You will ensure that anyconcerns relating to safeguarding and risk are appropriately managed as well as ensuring that adequate data iscollected and reported on. You will represent the service across North Lanarkshire and will build on theexcellent working relationships we have with many partners.

About You

To join us as the Team Manager in North Lanarkshire, you will need:

• Experience of the substance misuse sector or related field (2 years +)
• Experience of line managingothers (staff, sessional staff or volunteers)
• Confidence in building relationships with otherprofessionals and to maintain the excellent reputation of Phoenix Futures.
• The ability to be innovativeand flexible in order to meet the needs of the service and work in a fast paced service.

Your Rewards

• Starting salary of £27,500, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal,meaning potential salary increase up to £31,750.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasingeach year to a maximum of 30 days)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and lifeassurance.
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks andactivities.
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning managementsystem
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access.
• Arewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change theirlives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your roleand find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcoholtreatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we arepassionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovativeprogrammes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotionalwellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread thatruns through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time,sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families andcommunities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.