Dechrau Newydd

The role will be expected to travel across the 6 counties of North Wales and at times Prisons outside the Region.

The role will be expected to visit (where possible) Prisons in the Northern England and North Wales Area - and host video conferences with other Prisons further afield.

**Hours**:Part time, 30 hours per week. Includes some weekend working, as per Rota. Normal working day 9.00-17.00

**Role Purpose**:
The post holder will be required to co-ordinate the delivery of recovery support for people leaving prison. The coordinator will work closely with Kaleidoscope and Adferiad and other partners to secure a smoother transition into community from custody

The coordinator will coordinate/provide assessment, recommendation, and feedback to colleagues within Dechrau Newydd/Adferiad and SMS on the suitability and recovery progress of substance misuse service users within the Criminal Justice system.

The post holder should enjoy face-to-face contact with people who have recognised that their use of substances has become problematic and has direct affiliation to criminality. They will have excellent communication skills, be able to work closely with other multi-disciplinary agencies and be able to work flexibly and efficiently to ensure services are delivered equitably and at times to suit the service user. Furthermore, the post holder will be confident in networking, building relationships and capital and leading a Team of ‘Volunteer Community Connectors’.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Administration**:

- To keep up to date records of service user work (case notes) data entry and reports as and when requested.
- Triage and process referrals
- Upload comprehensive assessments
- To make referrals to other services and agencies as appropriate
- To attend partnership and service delivery meetings when required
- To bring to the attention of management any areas of specific concern relating to safeguarding of individuals or service delivery.
- Develop a 6 Counties Recovery Resource directory.
- Advocating on a service user’s behalf, for example by writing letters, making phone calls, or attending meetings.
- Coordinate harm reduction interventions including Naloxone
- Deliver 1:1 and group interventions in line with psychologically informed practice and recovery framework.

**Service Delivery and Development**
- Coordinate linkage to Recovery Networks, building effective partnerships and working relationships with community groups, 3rd sector organisations and statutory services to have a clear understanding of local community strengths, resources, connections, identifying gaps and opportunities.
- Coordinated support with the individuals referred identify their unique requirements and then supports them to access the community services or activities that they feel are right for them and seeks to provide this information on first contact with the individual using a "right first time" approach.
- Works within the multi-disciplinary teams in community and prison settings, providing support and guidance for local teams on what services are available locally which may assist people in resettling more appropriately.
- Helps identify areas of unmet need or gaps in service provision; evidence which is then used to help inform the planning of public sector and Third Sector services.
- To support and develop volunteering and student placement opportunities across the service - specific focus on developing a peer-to-peer Community Connector scheme.
- To complete comprehensive assessment and social identity mapping including risk management.
- To adhere to health and safety, vetting, and security procedures/polices as directed by the partnership and commissioning bodies.
- To assist with the delivery of external training to other substance misuse providers and to share the knowledge and expertise of the organisation.
- To develop and maintain professional working relationships with external partners.
- Design, deliver and co-ordinate group work supporting the service user’s recovery journey and wider safeguarding needs.
- To work flexibly in a variety of settings.
- To actively influence and support client motivation to sustain recovery from drugs & alcohol.
- Contribute and encourage the use of Welsh Language within your own practice and that of your colleagues (internal and external) promoting the Active Offer - more than just words in your day-to-day activities with service users and the wider North Wales community.

**Staff Benefits - What we Offer**:

- 25 days annual leave per year, rising to 27 after 1 years service and increasing by 1 day per year worked to a maximum of 32 days annual leave.
- 8 paid bank holidays per year
- The option to 'buy' or 'sell' up to 5 days annual leave per year
- Additional leave - Wellbeing day and 'You Day'
- Simply Health - cash back healthcare plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car scheme
- Up to 5 days paid dependency leave
- Paid sick leave
- Planned pare