Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Psychosocial Substance Misuse Caseload Holder based at HMP Berwyn in North Wales. Substance Misuse in the prison setting is a specialist role working with people who have attracted a prison sentence. The client group includes people with adverse childhood experiences, people with head injuries, people with learning disability, people with mental health needs and people with ASD type presentations. The caseload is stimulating and complex, with no two days being the same.
Main Duties
* Focus on the substance misuse needs of the client group while holding a caseload of your own patients
* Promote recovery and reduce the likelihood of reoffending
* Be part of a team offering you a wide selection of opportunities to peer work
* Be involved in the development of the service
* Enjoy flexible working that is responsive to the environment including undertaking duties which are new to substance misuse (full training will be given)
* Be able to work across a 7 day shift pattern including bank holidays
* Have current knowledge of substance misuse issues, experience of case managing and be able to develop / deliver group interventions
The successful candidate(s) will have proven experience of working with behavioural change, excellent organisational skills and the ability to formulate an understanding of clients with complex needs.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
* Current knowledge of substance misuse issues
* Degree level qualification or substantial equivalent experience in substance misuse services
Desirable Qualifications
* Recognised qualification in delivery of psychotherapeutic interventions.
Experience
Essential Experience
* Experience working in substance misuse or with offenders
* Case management experience
Desirable Experience
* Experience of using clinical information systems
Benefits
* Training and development so that you can excel in your role
* Access to national and local partner agencies for networking
* Management and clinical supervision
* A workplace mentor to support you in developing your skills
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Salary and Working Hours
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Job Location
HMP Berwyn, Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham LL13 9QE
Application Process
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of enhanced DBS and prison vetting clearances. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted; interviews will be held on site at HMP Berwyn. Eligible applicants will receive all recruitment correspondence via their registered email.
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: HMP Berwyn, Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham LL13 9QE
Website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/
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