Substance Misuse Practise Development Lead

4 weeks ago


Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Nacro Full time
Job Type – Full time, PermanentSalary - Salary - £35,235 to £38,126 (Nacro Grade 10, NHS equivalent Grade 6)Hours – 40 hours per week including 5 hours paid lunch breaks.Location – National remit, based one day per week or fortnight from our Wolverhampton site.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community through substance misuse awareness and support strategies?

We are seeking a dedicated Substance Misuse Practitioner to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving positive change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

·Raising Awareness - Drive awareness of substance misuse and effective strategies for our Service Users within our community accommodation services.

·Training & Development - Provide training to frontline teams on harm reduction strategies and incident response, ensuring all staff are equipped to support residents with substance misuse needs.

·Case Management - Offer case management input for individuals using substances, focusing on interventions to manage risk and support treatment teams.

·Continuous Learning - Keep abreast of national developments and trends in substance misuse, sharing best practices and ensuring staff are updated with local and national drug trends.

·Collaboration & Partnerships - Build strong relationships with external stakeholders to maximise service offerings and create pathways into treatment for Service Users.

·Reporting & Compliance - Produce reports on substance misuse trends and internal developments, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and data protection standards.

To be successful in the role you’ll have a

-Background in delivering substance misuse treatment or recovery services.

-Excellent knowledge of current substance misuse challenges and trends.

-Experience in delivering training or briefings on substance misuse.

-Strong understanding of safeguarding processes and legislation.

-Familiarity with health and safety regulations and compliance standards.

-Effective communication skills to relay complex information to non-clinical staff.

Qualifications

Whilst qualifications aren’t necessary, we would expect that the successful candidate would have previous experience at Practitioner level for the development of training and best practice in drug and alcohol services.

Why Join Us

- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals struggling with substance misuse.

- Collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and learning.

- Opportunities to develop professionally and build partnerships in the field.

If you are driven by a passion for community impact and possess the skills and experience to drive change in substance misuse support, we invite you to apply and join us in this rewarding journey.

**An Enhanced DBS check and HMPPS check will be required for this role**

**Full UK driving licence or access to a vehicle as the role requires national travel and to be based in Wolverhampton one day per week/fortnight with the Recovery Near You team**

If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please contact helen.kilgallon@nacro.org.uk

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