Senior Worker/ Practitioner

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

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Senior Drug and Alcohol Worker in Tunbridge Wells. This role involves providing personalized therapeutic support to individuals on probation, creating bespoke sessions, and conducting risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in substance misuse with a proactive approach to making a difference in people's lives. Competitive salary and full-time hours offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse.
• Ability to engage in one-to-one therapeutic sessions.
• Proven skills in action planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised therapeutic support to adults in probation.
• Create bespoke sessions aligned with each individual's needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage ongoing risks.

Skills

Therapeutic intervention skills

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in drug and alcohol support

Job description

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Overview

Empower change within the Criminal Justice System!

Are you prepared to make a profound impact on the lives affected by substance misuse? If so, we're seeking an experienced Senior Drug and Alcohol Worker to join our collaboration with Probation in Tunbridge Wells, offering a genuine opportunity to engage in transformative one-to-one therapeutic work with individuals.

Step into the heart of Tunbridge Wells and embrace a remarkable opportunity as a Senior Drug and Alcohol Worker working closely with Probation. This role isn't just about a position; it's a chance to significantly alter the lives of those seeking support, engaging in impactful one-to-one therapeutic work with each individual. you will carry a small caseload which enables you to undertake real therapeutic work.

Here's a recent quote from someone who's used our service: 'Everything was always smooth, friendly, and structured properly; I didn't feel pressured or punished. It was really professional and better than I imagined'.

This role extends beyond its scope; it's about transforming lives and making a lasting impact within our communities. Are you ready to be the driving force behind positive change and build bridges to access treatment.

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range: £32,002.35- £34,214.20 dependent on experience

Contract: 6 Month Internal Secondment

*Please note: 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

Transform Lives - One Session at a Time!

Join us for a truly impactful role that revolves around delivering personalised therapeutic support to referred Adult Males in the National Probation Service region, guiding them through their probation journey.

As a dedicated member of our team, you'll create bespoke sessions and activities tailored to individual needs, aligning with an agreed Action Plan to support each person on probation.

• Crafting Therapeutic Relationships: Engage in transformative one-to-one sessions utilising a tailored suite of interventions from recognised psychosocial interventions to key work, pod sessions, and group work, your approach will foster positive change and promote harm minimisation through your sessions.
• Action Planning Expertise: Strategically devise Person on Probation Action Plans, customising intensity levels based on Low, Medium, or High needs identified by Probation Practitioners. Each contact with individual will be meticulously updated in the National Probation Service Customer Approved System, ensuring seamless tracking and accountability.
• Empowerment Through Engagement: Ensure thorough feedback collection, liaise closely with Probation Practitioners, and report nonattendance, actively contributing to the holistic progress and engagement of individuals. Conduct risk assessments and manage risks, meticulously triage assessments, and facilitate referrals to an array of community support agencies.
• Innovate for Impact: Embrace creativity and innovation in this role, allowing you to adapt and cater to the diverse needs of each individual particularly those from underrepresented communities. Uphold confidentiality while building trusting therapeutic alliances, making consent to share information a cornerstone of your practice.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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:

Geoff King | [e-mail] | 07717517417

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