At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team in delivering life-changing drug and alcohol services.
- Company: Cranstoun, a leading charity focused on recovery and harm reduction.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and to innovate within a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help transform lives in a unique prison setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in substance use settings and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27180 - 33580 £ per year.
Salary: 27,180 – 33,580 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Based at HMP Birmingham
Cranstoun is an independent charity and leading provider of specialist treatment, harm reduction and recovery services to those affected by drug and alcohol use. This is an exciting opportunity to become a Senior Practitioner within our high performing psychosocial drug and alcohol service in HMP Birmingham.
We provide a range of services for those affected by drugs and alcohol. Our skilled and compassionate people work closely with service users to change and save lives. We combine proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide.
You will be responsible for being the first point of contact for trainee key workers and newly appointed key workers, providing guidance and peer supervision. You will lead on auditing patient records regularly and support with innovation and implementing new initiatives. You will work in collaboration with the clinical team and integrated working is a key element of this role. You will work within the prison setting and contribute towards the wider drug strategy.
You will be a competent communicator, with the ability to work independently. Previous experience of support and leadership is advantageous but not essential. You will have experience of working with substance use settings and knowledge of the criminal justice system.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage. Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Senior Practitioner in Birmingham employer: Cranstoun Group
Cranstoun is an exceptional employer, dedicated to social justice and harm reduction, offering a supportive work environment that values employee growth and development. Located in Sandwell, our team enjoys a collaborative culture focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve, with opportunities for professional advancement within our diverse range of services. Join us in creating positive change while benefiting from a permanent contract and a balanced work-life schedule.
