Brief Treatment & Advice Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

About GDAS

The Gwent Drug and Alcohol service provides support to individuals and families affected by substance use across all 5 local authorities. As part of our service re-launch, we are recruiting for new roles across the service that align with the vision of the Gwent APB Substance Misuse Commissioning Team. We are seeking empathic and dedicated individuals with experiences from a range of sectors to join us in establishing a new, innovative drug and alcohol treatment service. We welcome people with experience of working not just in substance misuse - but in housing, mental health, primary care, secondary care, youth services, probation and other sectors that have transferable skills. We welcome individuals with their own lived experience of drug and alcohol use and/or mental health and from those who have supported others with lived experience.

GDAS Values

GDAS is delivered in consortium with 3 of Wales largest substance misuse providers; Kaleidoscope, Barod and G4S. The uniqueness of our shared experience is reflected in the following aims for the life of the new contract for the benefit of Gwent communities:

• To share our individual specialisms and best practice to enhance our integrated service delivery

• To commit to and drive innovation in order to ensure we are constantly improving our treatment offer

• To embrace a culture of candour, using lessons learnt as an opportunity to reflect on and improve our systems

• To embrace the principles of the Healthier Wales Strategy, collaborating with our social care partners and service users to create a seamless whole system approach that focuses on improving health and wellbeing

• To recognise and respond to the movement of individuals across open access and criminal justice pathways by using our knowledge of both Gwent and national criminal justice strategic direction and priorities

Role Profile & Responsibilities

Role Purpose:

• Provide Brief Treatment for service users for low need and/or motivation to change.

• Form part of the Contact Team providing advice and assessment. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Case Work

• Via 1:1 or group setting, provide the following for the Brief Treatment cohort:

o Deliver a range of Brief Treatment holistic interventions, suitable for those requiring short term support.

o Create and deliver Brief Treatment packages suitable for a range of treatment needs and substance type.

o Link with community services (i.e. for Education, Employment and Training), Mutual Aid and the GDAS Wellbeing College, to co-ordinate a holistic package of care.

o Comprehensive exit planning, signposting and onwards referral.

o Provide structured group work programmes and sessions.

• Deliver courses on the Wellbeing College that enhance the provision of Brief Treatment services.

• Undertake risk assessment and development of risk management plans.

• Inspire and enthuse individuals to achieve and maintain positive lifestyles changes. Information, Assessment & Advice

• Form part of the Single Point of Contact Information, Assessment and Advice Team by delivering virtual/phone and assessment as part of the SPOC rota. Harm Reduction Provision

• Deliver harm reduction services and advice, including provision of Prenoxad Training, Needle Exchange Programme (NEX) and Dry Blood Spot Testing (DBST).

• Provide duty cover Compliance and Information Management • Ensure compliance with internal case management systems and client records.

• Undertake appropriate monitoring, review and evaluation procedures.

• Adhere to host organisation and GDAS policies and procedures including safeguarding and boundaries.

• Undertake appropriate administrative tasks. Networking and Awareness Raising

• Foster and sustain good working relationships with stakeholders, including local partners within the local authorities and the health board.

• Represent host organisation or GDAS in appropriate forums and groups.

• Deliver talks, workshops, presentations and provide training where appropriate. Development & Training

• Provide a lead role in an area related to the role i.e. safeguarding, needle exchange (full training will be provided)

• Engage in a range of tools and methods designed to support further development in practice, including, but not limited to, the GDAS Worker Development Tool, Supervision, Reflective Practice, and Group Supervisions.

• Commitment to Learning and Practice Plans, ensuring knowledge and training remain up to date. Other

• Ensure sound joint working practice to deliver an integrated holistic care pathway by working as required with other GDAS disciplines and teams.

• Communicate host organisation and GDAS vision and deliver upon mission, corporate strategy and business plans.

• Take up arrangements for support and participate in all relevant internal meetings.

• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested but which may not be specified within the job description.

● DBS: This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application via the Disclosure & Barring. This post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. The fact that a current or pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. However, should an offer of employment be considered, GDAS will endeavour to discuss such disclosures with you in a confidential setting, in order to determine suitability for the role, prior to making any final decision.

● Safeguarding: The post holder will have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults/ children (as appropriate) where the employee has responsibility or contact with the vulnerable person.

● Job Description: The Job Description accurately reflects the present position; it may be amended and reviewed at any point in the future. Any change will be made following a proper period of consultation.

● Flexibility: The post holder will be required to work flexibly around the needs of the people who use our services. This may include work at multiple locations and flexible working hours outside of the normal working week and may include weekends.

● Driving Licence: This role involves travel across Gwent to offices and community settings (with occasional possibility of transporting volunteers/clients). Therefore the post holder is required to have a full current driving licence, permitting them to drive their vehicle in the UK, and have full access to their own personal mode of transport which is insured for business use.

● Vaccination status: you will need to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status; we strongly advise that both vaccinations, plus any booster vaccinations are received (unless you have reasonable grounds, e.g. you are medically exempt)

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: £23,135.00-£25,235.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person