Senior Worker/ Practitioner

Change Grow Live; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity dedicated to transforming lives! As a Senior Practitioner, you'll lead a dedicated team, guiding individuals with substance misuse issues through the criminal justice system. This role emphasizes empowerment, collaboration with various agencies, and building strong relationships with local prisons. Enjoy a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth, a generous leave policy, and wellness initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is for you!

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Paid Wellness Hour

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Career Development Opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse or criminal justice sector is essential.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader in guiding recovery workers and motivators.
• Collaborate with Criminal Justice Agencies for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Substance Misuse Experience

Criminal Justice Knowledge

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Relevant Health/Social Care Qualification

Job description

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Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.

Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our teams apply these daily offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

An exciting secondment opportunity has emerged within our Reading service for a Criminal Justice Senior Practioner to join our team, committed to supporting individuals with drug and/or alcohol issues involved in the criminal justice system.

Where: Reading

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range: £32,002.35- £34,214.21 (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract Type: 6 month secondment from start date

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

About the Role:

• As a Senior Practitioner, alongside holding a reduced caseload you will support the Team Leader in providing guidance, support, and direction to a team of dedicated recovery workers and recovery motivators.
• Your role involves some line management, including supervision, appraisal, performance, and sickness management.
• Empowering the team to instill hope, empowerment, choices, control, and opportunities in service users, enabling them to realise their full potential, is a crucial aspect of your role.
• You'll collaborate with various Criminal Justice Agencies, such as police, probation, court staff, and liaison and diversion partners, to develop pathways and mutual ways of working for optimal outcomes.
• Building strong relationships with local prisons to ensure seamless transitions for service users upon release is another key component of your role.

To excel in this role:

• We seek an individual with substantial experience in the substance misuse or criminal justice sector.
• You should possess knowledge and experience in developing and leading health and social care services, delivering services that demonstrate high performance and quality standards.
• Familiarity with current legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice is essential.
• You should have the ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in common MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook).

What We Will Give to You:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• Paid 'Wellness' hour each week, along with access to a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assistance.
• Programme Contributory pension scheme.
• A great selection of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A friendly and supportive team Training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification.

If this opportunity aligns with your values and aspirations, and you're eager to embark on a transformative journey with Change Grow Live, we invite you to connect with us.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain MOJ vetting

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 28 to 30 (£32,002.35 - £34,214.20)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Kirstie Brock | [e-mail] | 07919848925

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.