Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Enhancing Lives Co-ordinator, within the Harm Reduction Team of Substance Misuse Services. The role will cover both Conwy and Denbighshire.
To oversee the management of the complex cases of people that the Enhancing Lives Team are working to support. Working directly with the caseload of people and the wider Enhancing Lives Team to develop and support the planning of what interventions are needed from the various parts of the system.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary/Job Purpose:
- To be a senior member of the Enhancing Lives Team.
- To work as the Co-ordinator for the Enhancing Lives Team; leading and supervising the team in taking a joined up approach to managing a caseload of people who are experiencing complex needs in relation to issues including substance use, homelessness, mental health and offending behaviour, which is often underpinned by trauma.
- To lead and manage the implementation of health and social interventions to achieve the outcomes of engaging/re-engaging individuals that are experiencing complex needs, providing an integrated approach for service access.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential
- This post requires a confident, dynamic and experienced individual, with relevant experience within partnership management,
- Relevant first degree or evidence of working practice/education to first degree level
- Post graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continued professional development, with courses relevant to area of work
- Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation in one or more of the following areas substance misuse, mental health, homelessness and criminal justice
- An understanding of a range of services, including substance misuse, mental health, housing, criminal justice primary care, secondary care and third sector agencies.
- An understanding of the laws relating to confidentially, patient consent and data protection
- A clear understanding of governance and evidence based practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience in one or more of the following areas; substance misuse, housing, mental health or criminal justice.
- Understanding of the development of policy and/or guidelines
- Evidence of experience of multi-disciplinary and multi -agency working
- Experience of developing, and evaluating project delivery
- Mentoring junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of delivering new service developments
- Experience of developing strategies guidelines and policies
- Experience of appraisal and supervision of staff
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- IT skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to assess and deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
- Ability to prioritise
- Project management skills
- Critical analysis skill
- Ability to deal with conflict in a professional manner
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Values
Essential
- Self motivated and confident
- Team player
- Well organised
- Innovative & flexible
Other
Essential
- Able to work outside normal office hours.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate timely travel arrangements
Person Specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential
- This post requires a confident, dynamic and experienced individual, with relevant experience within partnership management,
- Relevant first degree or evidence of working practice/education to first degree level
- Post graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continued professional development, with courses relevant to area of work
- Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation in one or more of the following areas substance misuse, mental health, homelessness and criminal justice
- An understanding of a range of services, including substance misuse, mental health, housing, criminal justice primary care, secondary care and third sector agencies.
- An understanding of the laws relating to confidentially, patient consent and data protection
- A clear understanding of governance and evidence based practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience in one or more of the following areas; substance misuse, housing, mental health or criminal justice.
- Understanding of the development of policy and/or guidelines
- Evidence of experience of multi-disciplinary and multi -agency working
- Experience of developing, and evaluating project delivery
- Mentoring junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of delivering new service developments
- Experience of developing strategies guidelines and policies
- Experience of appraisal and supervision of staff
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- IT skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to assess and deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
- Ability to prioritise
- Project management skills
- Critical analysis skill
- Ability to deal with conflict in a professional manner
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Values
Essential
- Self motivated and confident
- Team player
- Well organised
- Innovative & flexible
Other
Essential
- Able to work outside normal office hours.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate timely travel arrangements
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
