Job Description

We are looking to recruit a passionate and solution focused Senior Practitioner to work closely with line management and the wider Recovery team in providing support to those with substance misuse issues. Direct experience is not essential, however transferable skills from social care or working within mental health or the justice system is required. Management experience is desirable but not essential. Senior Practitioners come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to the people that use our services.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experiences to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

The Role

As a Senior Practitioner, you will support people at HMP Hollesley Bay to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches. As a Senior Practitioner you will hold line management responsibilities for Practitioners and will work closely with the Service Manager to deliver a high quality service.

About you – Do you have?

• Experience of delivering high quality services in association with partner agencies in the Prison or substance misuse sector.

• An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals in custody.

• A desire to work in collaboration with healthcare and the prison service whilst adhering to security requirements.

• The ability to contribute to the creative development of our treatment and recovery approach to meet the needs of our service users, our commissioners and stakeholders

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applications with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

So if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Senior Practitioner, please get in touch or apply today.

Your Rewards

• Starting salary of £24,250 with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,750
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupation sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access.
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team

About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

Interview Process
We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short face to face interview for approximately week commencing 23^rd October 2023 and will be provided all details about the assessment process. There will also be a brief presentation that you will be asked to prepare in advance. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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