About the Role:
- Manage expectations and delivery of the drug and alcohol plan aligned to strategy proprieties for the city and always communicate effectively and clearly.
- Lead on the implementation and transformation of partnerships and integrated care
- Articulate and deliver clear presentations and messages to staff, service users and stakeholders when needed
- Build professional relationships and effective communication streams with employees, service users and stakeholders
- Identify risks, issues, dependencies, schedules, resource plans, benefits, and manage accordingly with the senior leadership team (SLT)
- Liaise with partners to create and review existing operational pathways in and out of the service.
- Implement service user and staff feedback measuring the experience of all stakeholders affected
- Provide line management, supervision, and leadership to achieve performance outcomes in line with service level and contractual arrangements.
- Manage financial and budgetary commitments alongside the services manager and deputy service manager.
- Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the service and actively engage, involve and consult with service users regarding on-going service development
About you:
- Considerable experience of working within substance misuse services with a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services
- A solid understanding of how people experience change and the change process
- Ability to influence people at all levels both internally and externally
- Experience of managing project development and leading a service operationally
- Experience of working within contracts, service agreements and service delivery systems
- Experience of staff supervision
- Meeting demanding targets and deadlines within financial constraints
- Experience of Risk assessment and treatment care planning
What we will give to you:
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
