Job summary An opportunity has arisen to recruit a talented, enthusiastic, determined and resourceful Drug and Alcohol Practitioner to work within this challenging service to provide services within Spectrum's prison-based Drug & Alcohol recovery-orientated treatment model as part of a forward looking, flexible, innovative, and creative team. To ensure that the service's key elements (assessment, case management, delivery of psychosocial interventions, release planning and throughcare) are integrated and delivered to a high standard. Main duties of the job To deliver services that support service users to achieve recovery goals, positive outcomes and community re-integration, maximising engagement and retention. To work effectively and flexibly with colleagues under the direction of the Drug & Alcohol Service Manager (Recovery), Drug & Alcohol Senior Practitioners, and other managers, to ensure that high standards of performance are maintained. To work collaboratively with other services to provide interventions to support and motivate service users and meet their needs through all stages of their individual recovery journey. To work within a strengths-based, recovery-orientated, change and outcomes and trauma informed approach which promotes service users as responsible co-producers of health, well-being and recovery. Adhere to and support HR processes as required under the guidance of HR, the Drug & Alcohol Service Manager (Recovery) and Senior Practitioner. About us BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE Join our team We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you Access to NHS Pension Annual leave on your Birthday Welcome payment for some posts Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners. We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value. Our Mission Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities Our Vision Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata - Non-NHS will commence employment at AFC Entry step 1 Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 847-RM-24-V486 Job locations HMP Styal HMP Styal Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 4HR Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role. Person Specification NA Essential Relevant degree or equivalent level of experience Desirable Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate group work and to positively engage participants in learning and development Ability to develop new projects and interventions in line with service aims, taking on a lead role as required Skills Essential Ability to deliver individual packages of care, including assessment, recovery planning, and psychosocial interventions Ability to engage, support and challenge service users to enable progression towards recovery goals Ability to maintain accurate, detailed and timely records via case recording, data management systems and written reports Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, prison and community colleagues to ensure that interventions are integrated and service users have access to a wide range of resources Ability to work at a fast pace, organising and prioritising caseloads and tasks via effective time management skills Ability to maintain a focus on the users of services, their families and their communities to ensure that this commitment is central to everything we do Desirable Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate group work and to positively engage participants in learning and development Ability to develop new projects and interventions in line with service aims, taking on a lead role as required Person Specification NA Essential Relevant degree or equivalent level of experience Desirable Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate group work and to positively engage participants in learning and development Ability to develop new projects and interventions in line with service aims, taking on a lead role as required Skills Essential Ability to deliver individual packages of care, including assessment, recovery planning, and psychosocial interventions Ability to engage, support and challenge service users to enable progression towards recovery goals Ability to maintain accurate, detailed and timely records via case recording, data management systems and written reports Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, prison and community colleagues to ensure that interventions are integrated and service users have access to a wide range of resources Ability to work at a fast pace, organising and prioritising caseloads and tasks via effective time management skills Ability to maintain a focus on the users of services, their families and their communities to ensure that this commitment is central to everything we do Desirable Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate group work and to positively engage participants in learning and development Ability to develop new projects and interventions in line with service aims, taking on a lead role as required Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Spectrum Community Health CIC Address HMP Styal HMP Styal Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 4HR Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)