Criminal Justice Advanced Practitioner - Connect

Job Introduction

Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement. 

An opportunity has arisen in the Wiltshire CONNECT service for a full-time, permanent Criminal Justice Advanced Practitioner. This is a County wide role, so driving is essential. The successful candidate will support the Criminal Justice Team Manager in taking a strategic approach to reducing drug related crime in Wiltshire, as outlined in the government’s 10-year drug strategy “from Harm to Hope”. This will include giving support, guidance, and direction to a team of high performing Criminal Justice Workers, managing relationships with police, prisons, courts, and probation service, and holding a small case load of clients who have a history of returning to prison within 3 months of leaving.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Engagement & Prevention Advanced Practitioner and other teams in delivering the ambitions of the CONNECT service. To do this they must be organised, focused, able to work in a team or independently, have good leadership qualities, and be innovative in their approach. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play an integral role in reducing the impact of Substance use related crime in Wiltshire. You will work closely with key partner agencies in this ambition and form part a strategic response to local Criminal Justice issues. Your input will directly influence the way Criminal Justice Substance use interventions are delivered in Wiltshire to ensure that, as a partnership, we deliver effective and meaningful support to those we support.

As a Criminal Justice Advanced Practitioner we offer a starting salary of £27,300 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £31,937 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field, Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

As well as the responsibility of having a small case load, your Daily duties will include supporting the criminal Justice Manager in the planning and coordinating of:

• Court ordered treatments.
• Drug supply disruption activities.
• Drug test on arrest interventions.
• Police custody in reach
• Deferred adult Police cautions.
• Continuity of care for Prison leavers
• Reducing the number of females engaged in the Criminal Justice system.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements:

• Carry a designated caseload of service users with complex needs that may include one of the following: mental health, long term conditions, Criminal Justice, offending behaviour, homelessness, motivational interviewing, safeguarding, family work;
• Conduct assessments of need and risk assessments and formulate risk management plans and recovery plans that recognise the personal recovery goals of the service user; 
• Effective partnership working with members of any multi-disciplinary team and other agencies and coordinate multi-agency meetings when appropriate;
• Deliver interventions that are underpinned by a strong evidence base; 
• Participate in clinical meetings and complex case meeting and be confident and competent at presenting cases orally and through written reports;  
• Support the learning and development of Recovery Workers and Trainee Recovery Workers, providing specialist input into Multi-Disciplinary Meetings; 
• Provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to staff to support their development, learning and standards of care;
• Being known as a knowledgeable in a designated specialism within the service (e.g. substance use and mental health, Homelessness/complex needs, domestic abuse, mental capacity);
• Ensuring achievement of key performance indicators relevant to your role;
• Delivering internal learning events and representing Turning Point nationally if required in your specialist area. 

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification (e.g. Health and Social Care, Nursing; Social Work, psychology degree).

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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