Job summary
The Dyfodol Offender Interventions Service is an integrated partnership provision for South Wales and for the public sector prisons of HMP Cardiff, HMP Swansea and HMP Usk/Prescoed. The aim of the service is to address the causes of drug and/or alcohol related offending and risk of harm to individuals, families, and peers by providing individual and therapeutic group interventions for drug and alcohol related misuse and to reduce the levels of reoffending.
Main duties of the job
Role Responsibilities:
To organise and deliver recovery focused group sessions within the prison.
Facilitate a recovery focused programme addressing the needs of each individual, adhering to Treatment Manual and guidance provided by the Line Manager.
Work collaboratively with service users to meet the needs of the group.
Carry out individual one-to-one sessions and provide advice, information, support, harm minimisation advice, brief and structured interventions in relation to substance misuse and signposting to available/appropriate services in the community.
Provide health awareness to service users.
Provide a range of accurate information on drugs and alcohol and their effects on prisoners along with professionals within the prison which is accessible and meaningful in terms of context, language, and literacy.
Reduce the risk of overdose by providing Naloxone training, advice, and encouragement to service-users to accept Naloxone kits on release from prison.
Maintain accurate client records and collection of information for monitoring and evaluating effectiveness and quality of service.
Organise and manage time effectively to ensure service delivery opportunities are maximised.
Contribute to monitoring and reviewing procedures; ensure quarterly statistics and Key Performance Indicators are achieved.
Work in a non-judgmental, anti-discriminatory way at all times.
Carry out all tasks with professionalism and in line with the agencies policies and procedures.
About us
Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services and to prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated.
Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad Recovery to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach.
Date posted
08 March 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,365.24 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0489-AF064
Job locations
H M Prison
200 Oystermouth Road
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA1 3SR
Employer details
Employer name
Adferiad Recovery
Address
H M Prison
200 Oystermouth Road
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA1 3SR
Employer's website
http://adferiad.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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