Practitioner - Substance Misuse Team

Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council is recruiting for a Grade 11 Senior Practitioner within the Substance Team in Aberaeron, Wales. The role focuses on coordinating daily functions, supporting the team, and promoting high-quality practice with a people‑centred approach.

You will contribute to service development, manage a varied caseload and supervise intervention workers while collaborating with partner agencies to improve outcomes for individuals and families. A DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of anti-discriminatory practice, harm reduction principles and person-centered, strengths-based approaches.
• Knowledge of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and relevant national substance misuse strategies.
• Strong communication, assessment, risk management and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Support management in coordinating the daily functions of the Substance Team.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
• Manage a varied caseload, including assessment, planning, review and risk management.
• Provide line management, support and supervision to intervention workers.
• Promote quality of practice, effective recording and evidence-based intervention.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to support positive outcomes for individuals and families.

Skills

Leadership

Line management

Risk assessment

Communication

Job description

This position qualifies for a market supplement payment of £200 per month. Please note this additional payment will be reviewed on 31 March 2027., As a Grade 11 Senior Practitioner within the Substance Team, you will play a key role in supporting the Team Manager, coordinating day-to-day service functions, promoting high-quality practice, and contributing to continued service development.,

• support management in coordinating the daily functions of the Substance Team
• contribute to service development and continuous improvement
• manage a varied caseload, including assessment, planning, review and risk management
• provide line management, support and supervision to intervention workers
• promote quality of practice, effective recording and evidence-based intervention
• work collaboratively with partner agencies to support positive outcomes for individuals and families

Are you passionate about supporting people affected by substance use and making a lasting difference in their lives?

Ceredigion County Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our dynamic, forward-thinking Social Care Substance Team. We are looking for an experienced, creative and motivated professional who is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for individuals and their families.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of anti-discriminatory practice, harm reduction principles and person-centered, strengths-based approaches. You will also have knowledge of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and relevant national substance misuse strategies, alongside strong communication, assessment, risk management and team-working skills.

Joining Ceredigion County Council's Substance Team offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive and innovative service that values diversity, collaboration and professional development. You will help make a real difference to people in our communities, working alongside committed colleagues and partner agencies.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organization require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Porth Cynnal - Specialist Through Age Services Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning and review for those in need of longer term or complex care and support including quality assurance checks court and statutory interventions. The service consists of the following teams:

• Planned Care: Adults and Children's Care and Support and Statutory Interventions' Teams
• Extended Support: Adult and Children's Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team
• Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team and IFSS/Edge of Care Team
• Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team
• Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children's Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing and Quality Assurance Team

Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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