Substance Misuse Liaison Practitioner - HMP Berwyn

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Substance Misuse Liaison Practitioner at HMP Berwyn. The role involves supporting health promotion initiatives, managing treatment plans for individuals with substance misuse problems, and working closely with the Substance Misuse team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Health and Social Care and strong organizational skills. Fluency in Welsh is desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering group sessions in a professional environment.
• Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service.
• Working knowledge of Assistant Practitioner role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Psychosocial and clinical caseworkers in health promotion.
• Manage a caseload of men with substance misuse issues.
• Attend meetings related to your responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent presentation skills

Organisational skills

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience

Job description

Substance Misuse Liaison Practitioner - HMP Berwyn

You will support the Psychosocial and clinical caseworkers to manage health promotion initiatives and harm reduction messages

You will provide information to the Substance Misuse team on how individuals' needs are changing and feedback on the appropriateness of the individual's treatment plan when there are issues.

You will prepare for, undertakes and record interventions / treatments correctly, and in line with legislation, policies and procedures and / or established protocols.

Main duties of the job

• You will have excellent presentation skills and it is essential that you have experience of delivering group sessions or presenting materials in a professional or educational environment.
• You will be qualified to or working towards degree level in a relevant subject or have equivalent experience and be determined to develop your wider skills within the substance misuse service.
• Provide an effective and efficient service to men in custody who have previous or current problems with substance misuse.
• Attend meetings associated with your area of responsibility
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop professionally and contribute to the delivery of the substance misuse treatment framework to the prison population
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and an ability to solve multiple issues within a fast-paced custodial context.
• You will be able to work autonomously
• You will remain flexible in the remit of your role, offering a wide range of care within the service.
• As a Band 4 substance misuse practitioner you may also manage a caseload of men who use substances ensuring appropriate assessment and treatment interventions are provided and care plan objectives are agreed and achieved.
• You will support the Psychosocial and clinical caseworkers to manage health promotion initiatives and harm reduction messages.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBSand prison vetting clearances.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience or Level 4 Practitioner
• Working knowledge of Assistant Practitioner role.
• Experience in the facilitation of psychologically informed groups

Experience

• Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCA / HCSW.
• Experience of working at as an Assistant Practitioner within a relevant clinical service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.