Interventions Practitioner

Canol Interventions Practitioner

Cardiff, CF24 0SZ

Salary: £27,026.69 per annum (after 1 years’ service rising to £28,129.82 and after 2 years’ service rising to £29,232.95)

Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

G4S in Wales are a key provider of criminal justice services- operating in both the custodial and community sectors. We pride ourselves on the quality of our provision and we consistently seek to work alongside and in partnership with a range of other providers in the voluntary (third), public and private sectors.

We have developed services which are focused on identifying ways to maximise positive impact and make the most effective use of available resources by working with other agencies on common objectives. In this way we are increasingly able to meet wide ranging and complex needs in the most appropriate way.

We have a commitment to research, evaluation and review of evidence based initiatives.

We value and, where possible, contribute to research into reducing re-offending and therefore we recognise the importance of understanding the wider environment in which individuals operate and this informs us about how best to engage, support and help people with change.

We seek to employ people with drive and energy and a real interest in innovation and teamwork – working beyond traditional organisational boundaries.

We now have the opportunity for a Canol Interventions Practitioner to join our team covering the Cardiff area.

The successful candidate will be involved in the coordinating, delivering and maintaining a programme of recovery activities, programmes and interventions to individuals referred from police custody, court and prisons.

This role requires travel across the area to ensure the programme is delivered in places where people access services

Key Responsibilities

• To coordinate, deliver and maintain a programme of interventions, courses/programmes and activities on a rolling rota basis (these will include, but not be limited to, substance use recovery programmes, wellbeing programmes and diversionary activities to maximise engagement and recovery).
• To respond to new/emerging needs or requests from attendees in developing and reviewing the timetable.
• To work with partner organisations to enhance the timetable, coordinating their attendance and delivery across the service (e.g., debt advice, housing, domestic abuse programmes)
• To work with people who have lived experience of substance use and the criminal justice system to shape the timetable, ensuring it meets their needs.
• To deliver sessions both in person and online, maximising reach
• Provide feedback on engagement, progress and concerns with the case work practitioner weekly
• Feed into the 12 weekly full support and wellbeing plan reviews by providing a summary of engagement and progress.
• Ensure you work flexibly to meet the needs of individuals, including some evening and weekend work to enhance engagement opportunities.
• Complete all administration, paperwork and required monitoring promptly.
• Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture by reporting accidents, near misses and hazards promptly, and adhering to the lone working policy at all times.
• Promoting the well-being of children and adults by escalating all safeguarding concerns to the Team Leader.
• The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Essential

• Good communication
• Good engagement skills
• Understanding of substance use
• Understanding of person-first approaches
• Understanding of the contributory factors that lead to involvement with substance use/criminal justice system
• Good multi-agency work
• A driving licence and access to a car with business insurance are required.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within community settings
• Experience of working within justice settings
• Experience using case management systems

Please note that applicants must complete a 200 - 400 word statement outlining their suitability for the role and clearly outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge would apply to this post.

We encourage applications from Welsh speaking candidates.

Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process.

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals.

Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com. In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.