Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of people residing at HMP Parc, taking responsibility for all substance misuse care planning processes such as assessing treatment need and readiness, treatment sequencing, goal planning, clinical treatment, and 'Through the gate' provisions.
• Contribute to the delivery of the substance misuse support unit treatment program, including facilitation of groups and organizing/running activities, awareness events, and accredited programs.
• Contribute to the delivery of key HMIP, Drug Strategy, and Rehabilitation objectives, ensuring work is completed in time and to a high standard in line with contractual requirements.
• Ensure that risk information is communicated widely with other areas of the establishments and other key stakeholders such as probation, the police, and community-based substance misuse services.
• Ensure all case information is accurately recorded and communicated via appropriate case management systems such as CSP, PPRIS, OASys, and Palbase.
• Carry out appropriate assessments of the client to determine the nature and extent of substance use, explore how this impacts upon all aspects of their life identifying problematic areas, prioritize need, using information gathered to inform care plan.
• Provide relevant information, advice, and individual support to clients with the aim of reducing the risk of harm to themselves, family, friends, and the wider community; reducing the risk of overdose, spread of communicable diseases, and lapse or relapse.
• Contribute to assessing the risks and minimizing the effects of immediate danger, harm, and abuse to substance users, and support individuals to review situations and actions after the immediate risk has passed, contributing to the ACCT process as appropriate.
• Provide structured key work sessions to support and assist clients to build a positive future.
• Promote effective communication and integration with all relevant departments within the prison and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to increase opportunities for the people you care for.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare and the prescribing team in the provision of clinical treatment.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have experience in the fields of criminal justice or substance misuse, demonstrable high levels of resilience, and the ability to work in a non-judgmental manner with people who have offended.

With a willingness to self-evaluate performance and behavior, you will manage and prioritize your own workloads. You must have an ability to use Google-based platforms and other IT systems.

A relevant qualification in Social Care, criminology, or other associated subjects and experience of facilitating group interventions and completing 121 keywork sessions would be desirable but aren't essential.

We encourage applications from Welsh-speaking candidates.

Equality and Diversity

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.

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

About G4S

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.