RMA – The Royal Marines Charity – Addictions Specialist

Confederation of Service Charities; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity seeks an Addictions Specialist to oversee Health & Wellbeing policy while ensuring clinical compliance within addiction services. The role involves assessing needs, implementing delivery models, and providing support to the Royal Marines family, requiring experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Addiction Therapist.

Benefits

Non-Contributory Pension Scheme

Workplace pension and life assurance

Employee assistance scheme

Access to charity healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with addiction work experience.
• Effective communication and line management skills.
• Experience in a Military environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Health & Wellbeing policy regarding addictions.
• Assess needs and coordinate support for beneficiaries.
• Lead the addictions delivery within the Health and Wellbeing team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Independent thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Addiction Therapist

Addictions qualification

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

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RMA – The Royal Marines Charity – Addictions Specialist

***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***

Location: Office-based, Plymouth, occasional home working

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Application Closing date: Friday 17 January 2025

Job Summary:

Responsible to the Director of Health and Wellbeing for the development and management of Health & Wellbeing (H&W) policy and national clinical compliance within the area of addictions delivery. Responsible for the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy and providing clinical advice regarding all addictions-related casework.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Holistically assess needs, design, develop, and implement a robust delivery plan ensuring best practice and efficiency for all Addictions interventions nationally within with eligible beneficiaries.
• Triage,assess and coordinate needs in support of eligible beneficiaries, make external referrals, and contribute towards an inclusive delivery model regardless of geography or local support.
• Manage the planning and implementation of all Addiction delivery on an ongoing basis, reporting areas of need to the Director of Health and Wellbeing and where directed the Health & Wellbeing Committee.
• Provide line management to staff within pillar of Veterans Mental Health delivery
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to the Royal Marines Family community from a preventive and promotional perspective in accordance with current national guidelines.
• Advise colleagues on managing individuals experiencing addictive behaviours.
• Offer educational briefs to charity staff and affiliated charity teams and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with the RMA-TRMC record-keeping policy and process..
• Develop professional working relationships with other addiction providers to ensure beneficiaries access most appropriate organisations nationally.
• Adhere to own professional Codes of Conduct and charity policies and values.
• Complete initial holistic assessments and associated clinical/addiction specialist audits, formulate work plans with beneficiaries, and develop recovery plans based on their specific needs.
• Work with both internal and external partners to support recovery and wellbeing.
• Lead the addictions pillar within the Health and Wellbeing team and collaborate with the wider Veterans Mental Health delivery pillar.
• Navigate beneficiaries through complex systems and varied services across the UK.
• Participate in CPD training as required.

Building and Strengthening Partnerships:

• Build strong relationships with NHS OP Courage services, devolved Nations equivalent services, service charities, and local authority addiction services.
• Forge partnership agreements and consider funded options to support timely recovery of beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with the wider Health and Wellbeing Team in all areas of delivery.
• Consider volunteer peer support and collaborate with external organisations for interventions, treatment, or rehabilitation.

Leadership and Supervision:

• Oversee the performance and professional development of team members, ensuring they meet their objectives and maintain high standards of practice.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews with direct reports.
• Support team members in their professional development by identifying training needs and facilitating access to relevant training opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication within the team and foster a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Training and Development:

• Deliver educational briefs to the serving community to raise awareness around addiction.
• Provide enhanced training to charity staff and volunteers to support recovery activities and relapse prevention.
• Build the confidence of staff and volunteers in supporting those with addictions.

Communication and ‘Warm Signposting’:

• Develop communications for social media and website platforms to educate and strengthen recovery.
• Create impactful campaigns, regular educative posts, and share links to partners and collaborators.
• Implement ‘Warm Signposting’ by staying with beneficiaries until they are fully supported by trusted organisations.
• Foster collaboration among external organisations supporting those with addictive behaviours.

Professional Knowledge and Skills:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Addiction Therapist
• Addictions qualification and/or experience with addictions work
• Effective line management and communication
• Understanding of the Royal Marines and the wider Corps Family
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to use initiative and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability
• Ability to prioritise workflow and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office 365
• Knowledge of data protection and database record-keeping
• Addictions experience in a Military environment

Personal Qualities:

• Honesty, integrity, and sound judgement
• Independent thinker capable of acting at a senior level
• Ability to analyse information, make sound risk assessments, and provide objective recommendations
• Attention to detail and ability to drive issues to successful conclusions
• Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Passionate about the cause with a strong desire to help others
• Person-centred approach to workload
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary model
• Flexible working hours to support wider charity activities
• Conscientious, flexible, and adaptable nature to integrate and contribute within a small team, even remotely
• Non-Contributory Pension Scheme
• Workplace pension and life assurance after qualifying period
• Employee assistance scheme
• Access to charity healthcare schemewith a personal contribution after qualifying period

Additional Information:Due to the nature of the charity work, some weekend work may be requested. This will be pre-arranged and time off in lieu agreed prior.

To apply please send your CV with covering letter explaining why you are the right fit for the role to [e-mail]

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.