Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we know that recovering from drug or alcohol misuse is an individual journey – one that often requires different resources and different interventions for different people. Our goal is to deliver coherent, accessible and person-centred services tailored to complex individual needs, from clinical treatment through to housing support, employment and integration back into the community via IMPACT Swindon and Wiltshire Active Recovery Service

Have you got what it takes to walk that journey with our service users? Then you could help shape the success of this exciting initiative by leading our Swindon team to ensure the delivery of high quality, innovative care to adults requiring support with drug and alcohol use.

Role Responsibility

As the Locality Manager of the busy Swindon hub, you will be responsible for delivering excellence in all aspects of service delivery. This will involve leading and coordinating senior recovery workers, recovery workers, support workers and administrators, a commitment to full implementation of volunteer and peer mentoring placements as well as meaningful service user involvement and support for concerned others.

Working closely with clinicians and line managers, you will contribute to the planning of care and actively respond to evolving local needs. We will also rely on you to build and maintain strong relationships with other local stakeholders. In addition, you will stay abreast of the latest developments in the substance misuse field and use your initiative to identify and explore new opportunities within our integrated service structure.

You will need experience of the substance misuse sector and in depth knowledge of the criminal justice system, as well as a proven ability to lead and develop a team.

The Ideal Candidate

To achieve these goals, and help us deliver and develop our wider substance misuse strategy, you will need a background in the substance misuse field and knowledge of the criminal justice system. This must include a good understanding of harm reduction and recovery development service models as well as proven ability to manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team. . Add to that your personal resilience, first-class communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills and you will quickly establish yourself as an important and effective member of our team. You must be IT literate with a good understanding of data reporting systems. You will also be comfortable managing a team and implementing organisation change as the service continues to adapt and grow. A full driving licence and use of a car would be an advantage. Working 37 hours per week, the nature of our service demands a degree of flexibility on working hours.

Are you ready to take the next step?

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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