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Support the delivery and ongoing development of Waythrough's D&R services, contributing to effective service management within a specialist recovery-focused area
Work directly with individuals accessing Waythrough services, supporting people with a wide range of substance use needs and varying levels of complexity
Work with Service Users of varying complexity of need and across each Complexity Level
Lead, mentor and develop staff and volunteers within the D&R service, supporting their growth through recruitment, induction, training, performance management, supervision and absence processes
Use data, feedback and service insights to identify improvements and enhance outcomes for individuals accessing recovery support
Deliver Waythrough's D&R provision across Probation settings and other community or co-located environments, ensuring services meet local and regional needs
Apply and adhere to organisational policies at Waythrough, alongside Probation and wider criminal justice requirements
Effectively manage and de-escalate challenging or high-risk behaviours, supporting individuals to regulate emotions while maintaining a safe environment for all
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Probation staff and other stakeholders to coordinate joined-up case management
Manage a caseload of individuals within the D&R service, working proactively from referral through to engagement, support planning and ongoing review
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of Waythrough's recovery services, promoting innovation and best practice
Empower individuals to recognise their strengths and build confidence in their ability to make positive, sustainable changes in their lives
Support Service Manager to develop, deliver, monitor and improve processes, control systems and work environments to meet quality requirements and contractual needs including KPIs
Maintain operational relationships with local Probation staff to manage casework requirements
Requirements
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent)
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs
Ability to build rapport with Service Users and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Awareness and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP
Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions
Previous managerial experience
Knowledge of working within Safeguarding and Hidden Harm
Experience of supporting trainees, apprentices or volunteers through formal or informal structures
Nice to have
Relevant professional qualification e.g. addiction studies, counselling, social work, therapeutic qualification
Knowledge/Experience of the Criminal Justice System
Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse
Working with models of service delivery and issues relating to recovery planning and risk management plans
What we offer
27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year