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Location

Welshpool, Powys | United Kingdom

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Job description

Salary:

22,500-24,000

Full Time Equivalent Hours:

37.5

Actual Hours:

37.5

Benefits:

25 days annual leave
30 days sick leave

Address:

Powys - Welshpool (Old Bank)
Old Bank, 2 Severn Street, Welshpool, Powys
SY21 7AB

Job Description:

Full Job Description

Comments:

Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Welshpool doing a highly rewarding job?

Are you driven and passionate about working within a women-centred support service?

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation that delivers specialist criminal justice services to people with drug and alcohol problems?

Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate and take accountability?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are thrilled to offer a fulfilling role as a Criminal Justice Drug & Alcohol Keyworker. In this position, you will manage a caseload of individuals within the criminal justice system who are grappling with mental health challenges, housing issues, substance misuse concerns, including those at risk of abuse, and individuals who have historically struggled to engage with community support. Our Welshpool service is a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, comprising service manager, doctor, nurse, recovery staff, volunteers, and peer mentors. Together, we share an unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of support and interventions to individuals who rely on our services.

Location: Welshpool Powys

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £22500 - £24,500

About The Role

As a Criminal Justice Drug & Alcohol Keyworker, your primary focus will be on supporting individuals who access our services from point of arrest to leaving the prison system. This includes those receiving Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR), Alcohol Treatment Requirements (ATR), and individuals participating in the Drug Test on Arrest program/Arrest Referral Scheme. You will also engage with individuals involved in other aspects of the criminal justice system, including court proceedings. Your role encompasses various responsibilities, including one-to-one key work, facilitating group work programs, providing case management, and collaborating with partner agencies such as prisons, police, probation, and courts. This collaborative effort ensures that individuals accessing our Welshpool service have the opportunity to improve and transform their lives.

Your Duties Will Also Involve

• Carry a caseload of individuals in the CJ system who are experiencing challenges with mental health, housing, substance misuse, including people at risk of abuse and those who have historically struggled to engage with support in the community.

• Fostering information sharing and shared processes among relevant partners to create a safe, seamless, and successful plan from police custody.

• Collaborating with local communities and criminal justice partners to ensure the provision of naloxone and overdose prevention information upon release.

• Conducting screening, assessments, and recovery planning, along with onward referrals.

• Assisting criminal justice services in understanding local drug and alcohol support, treatment pathways, and harm minimisation approaches.

• Supporting service users in their social (re)integration journey, empowering them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives through promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

About You

To excel in this role, you should:

• Experience in substance misuse or a related field.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Empathy, patience, resilience, and a commitment to helping others.

• Ability in conducting comprehensive assessments and treatment plans.

• A focus on service user needs.

• Knowledge of substance misuse and similar areas, along with proactive problem-solving skills and IT proficiency.

In Return, We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to accrue additional days with each year of service (capped at 30 days).

• A contributory pension scheme.

• Various benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.

• A supportive and friendly team.

• Opportunities for training, career development, and progression.

•Please review the attached Job Description for a detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specifications.

Begin your journey with Kaleidoscope. If you are ready to be part of a transformative team dedicated to creating positive change, nurturing personal growth, and unlocking the full potential of individuals, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with Kaleidoscope. For a comprehensive overview of responsibilities and qualifications, please review the detailed Job Description and Person Specifications attached to this advert. We actively foster diversity within our team to enrich the experience for those who rely on our services. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Please note that this post is subject to police checks, as required by local regulations and requires Police and Prison vetting.

Application Form:

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