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GDAS Treatment Practitioner (Penmaen House)Closing Date: 10/05/2024Salary: 23175-25235Full Time Equivalent Hours: 35.0Actual Hours: 35.0Benefits: Employee (Sickness 35+ h/pw) - 30.0 days Employee (Holiday 35+ h/pw Initial) - 25.0 daysAddress:GDAS - Penmaen HousePenmaen House, Penmaen Industrial Estate, Pontllanfraith, BlackwoodNP12 2DYFull Job DescriptionComments:The purpose of Treatment Practitioners is to support a caseload of individuals using our Open Access service, who require in-depth therapeutic solutions as part of a whole service response.Role Purpose:Support a caseload of individuals using our Open Access service, who require in-depth therapeutic solutions as part of a whole service responseMain Duties & Responsibilities:Case WorkVia 1:1 or group setting, deliver to Open Access service users:Engagement services to drug and alcohol service users through provision of initial assessment, signposting and onwards referral.Deliver Active Treatment services to drug (High Intensity) and alcohol service users via comprehensive assessment and care coordination to ensure service users receive integrated care-planned treatment appropriate to their level of need and readiness to change.Deliver detox and early aftercare services for drug and alcohol service users through detox preparation support, liaison and supporting Medically Assisted Recovery programmes, attending medical assessments and reviews with the GDAS medical team, linking with Tier 4 services, and liaison with GPs.Provide a suite of interventions, as part of a multi-disciplinary approach, for those with complex needs.Provide structured group work programmes and sessions.Liaise and signpost with external agencies including, but not limited to, specialist substance misuse services, mental health, sexual health, housing, debt and finance.Undertake risk assessment and development of risk management plans.Inspire and enthuse individuals to achieve and maintain positive lifestyles changes.Harm Reduction ProvisionDeliver harm reduction services and advice, including provision of Prenoxad Training, Needle Exchange Programme (NEX) and Dry Blood Spot Testing (DBST).Provide duty coverCompliance and Information ManagementEnsure compliance with internal case management systems and client records.Undertake appropriate monitoring, review and evaluation procedures.Adhere to host organisation and GDAS policies and procedures including safeguarding and boundaries.Undertake appropriate administrative tasks.Networking and Awareness RaisingFoster and sustain good working relationships with stakeholders, including local partners within the local authorities and the health board.Represent host organisation or GDAS in appropriate forums and groups.Deliver talks, workshops, presentations and provide training where appropriate.Development & TrainingProvide a lead role in an area related to the role i.e. safeguarding, needle exchange (full training will be provided)Engage in a range of tools and methods designed to support further development in practice, including, but not limited to, the GDAS Worker Development Tool, Supervision, Reflective Practice, and Group Supervisions.Commitment to Learning and Practice Plans, ensuring knowledge and training remain up to date.OtherAct as a link worker for GDAS volunteersEnsure sound joint working practice to deliver an integrated holistic care pathway by working as required with other GDAS disciplines and teams.Communicate host organisation and GDAS vision and deliver upon mission, corporate strategy and business plans.Take up arrangements for support and participate in all relevant internal meetings.Undertake other reasonable duties as requested but which may not be specified within the job description.Application Form:Link To Form
