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Drug and Alcohol Worker (Engagement) Job Description Role Drug and Alcohol Worker (Engagement) Helping End Homelessness Service Swansea Barod Location: Swansea/NPT Barod Base The Wallich Hub Orchard Street, Swansea Hours: 37 Salary: £26,265 per annum Reports to: Barod Team Leader Swansea and HEH Manager. Team Members Reporting to Job Holder: Volunteers and peers Contract: Fixed term until 31st October 2026 The Service The service aims to put people experiencing homelessnes who have the most complex needs in the middle of the picture. Our philosophy is simple. If we can support the individuals who have the most challenging circumstances to remain safely and happily in housing, then we will make significant strides in system change to help reduce the risks of homelessness for everyone. Our Approach 1. Helping People with Multiple Overlapping Unmet Needs (MOUN) - who need support right now (immediate need/ turning off the tap) 2. Putting mechanisms in place to support connectivity across services so that we can evidence the effectiveness of early intervention so multiple needs do not overlap/become 'complex' (evidence for systems change) 3. Changing systems to enable People with MOUN to receive the support they need HOW and WHEN they need (long term systems change). Role Purpose The drug and alcohol workers main objective are to enhance the work currently undertaken by Homelessness Strategy and partnership agencies to provide a multi-agency service focused on addressing the needs of the homelessness cohort of people with complex and multiple needs in the Swansea Bay area. The Engagement Worker roles will provide intensive case management support to people identified as members of the target cohort, which were highlighted by the Swansea. This proposal requests that this service be awarded funding to allow it to become a more visible function within the wider homelessness service provision for people who use substances and are homeless or vulnerably housed. Main Duties and Responsibilities <ul><li>Raise awareness of substance misuse and related issues in communities</li><li>Deliver mobile needle exchange services</li><li>Promote an outreach approach </li><li>Promote services and interventions and provide supported referrals to appropriate services</li><li>Deliver evidence-based and manualised brief interventions in group-work settings and on a one-to-one basis to stance users and concerned others</li><li>Conduct high level assessments including risk assessment</li><li>Deliver harm reduction initiatives including Naloxone training</li><li>Dried Blood Spot Testing Services</li><li>Refer to onto appropriate services</li><li>Devise, with service users and concerned others, individually tailored time-limited support plans, based on a clear assessment of need that assist individuals in building social capital</li><li>Actively influence and support service users and concerned others in co-production and service user involvement in shaping service provision</li><li>Encourage active participation in mutual aid groups including SMART recovery, 12-step fellowship groups (NA/AA) and peer-led recovery hubs and service user groups</li><li>Research, develop and implement online recovery resources </li><li>Promote and encourage service user and concerned other participation in local, regional, and national recovery events</li><li>Research and produce information for publications, leaflets, and web pages</li><li>Mediate on a service users' behalf, for example, by writing letters, making phone calls, or attending meetings and providing supported referrals to related agencies</li><li>Enter data onto the case management system, and use the system effectively to inform work with service users and concerned others</li><li>Take up Barod's arrangements for support and supervision and participate in all relevant internal meetings</li><li>Co-operate with requests from management and administration</li><li>Undertake other reasonable duties as requested, but which may not be specified within the job description</li></ul>Person Specification Ideally all these requirements must be met by the candidate on appointment. However, in certain circumstances a candidate may be appointed who does not meet a particular requirement. This is providing that the shortfall can be made good in a reasonable time, and the candidate brings other skills, knowledge or experience which are valuable to the role and the Organisation. Essential Desirable Qualifications and training Full, current driving licence and use of a vehicle which is insured for business use. Level 3 in Advice and Guidance (or equivalent). Degree in a Health and Social Care related topic (or equivalent). Training in any of the following areas: <ul><li>Safeguarding</li><li>Boundaries</li><li>Substance Awareness</li><li>Harm Reduction</li><li>Safer Injecting</li><li>Psychosocial Interventions </li></ul>Role-related knowledge, experience and skills Time management skills. Literacy and numeracy skills. Excellent IT skills: competency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and Internet Explorer. Ability to problem solve, work under own initiative and able to work under pressure. Ability to work flexibly as part of a collaborative team. Effective interpersonal and networking skills. Good communication and presentation skills. Ability to adapt to working with people irrespective of their role, background or experience. Commitment to Barod values and mission. Previous experience of working within the substance use sector or similar field. Understanding of substance use treatment pathways. Welsh language speaker. Understanding/knowledge of ACEs and their impact. Experience of a trauma-informed approach.

Drug and Alcohol Worker (Engagement/Helping End Homelessness)

The Vacancy Main duties: 1. To process referrals received internally and externally in line with Llamau policies and procedures. 2. To offer a range of services, including one-to-one work with young people and family mediation. 3. To offer a range of services including family mediation and advice for young people and their parent/guardian 4. To contact family members as appropriate and facilitate initial information sessions with them. 5. To provide a telephone advice and support service for young people and family members. 6. To participate in a rota for outreach /. surgeries 7. To identify particular issues and concerns arising out of work with individual young people and pass on all relevant information to colleagues, Mediation Manager, Local Authority colleagues, and the Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager. 8. Participate in close and regular liaison with the Local Authority's Homelessness Section and Children's Services, particularly with regard to individual young people. 9. To work closely with other Mediation Workers and Advice / Homelessness Prevention Workers within the organisation to ensure consistency of service and provide cover as necessary. The Company At Llamau we believe that no young person or vulnerable woman should ever have to experience homelessness. Our mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people and vulnerable women. But for thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality. 30 years ago Llamau was founded to provide homeless teenagers with a safe place to stay. Since then, we have supported over 67,000 young people, women and their children who are either homeless or facing homelessness. Many people think the job of a homelessness charity will be to provide accommodation - a safe place to stay. But it is very clear to us that for most people who are facing homelessness, their problems are far more complex than a lack of permanent shelter. That's why we treat everyone who needs our support as an individual. We recognise their unique strengths and needs and make sure that they are supported to rebuild their futures. Our Values We are a values-led organisation which puts the people we support at the heart of the organisation. Our values mean that we can offer the highest quality support and empathy. Our values are: <ul> <li>We Respect</li> <li>We Listen</li> <li>We Encourage</li> <li>We Learn</li> <li>We Don't Give Up</li></ul>

Mediation & Homelessness Prevention Worker

The Vacancy This role is with End Youth Homelessness Cymru, partnering charity of Llamau. Please apply through the link below and also send a covering letter to <a href="mailto:careers@llamau.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@llamau.org.uk</a> The treasurer is a trustee with a specific role on the board. The treasurer takes on specific duties agreed by the other trustees in a role description. There is an expectation that the Treasurer will hold a recognised financial professional qualification and be experienced ideally in both an operational and strategic capacity. The overall role of a treasurer is to utilise their professional knowledge and expertise to support EYHC's Board trustees to carry out their financial responsibilities ensuring EYHC's financial health and viability. We will also value the treasurer's input into wider operational discussions. The Company At Llamau we believe that no young person or vulnerable woman should ever have to experience homelessness. Our mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people and vulnerable women. But for thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality. 30 years ago Llamau was founded to provide homeless teenagers with a safe place to stay. Since then, we have supported over 67,000 young people, women and their children who are either homeless or facing homelessness. Many people think the job of a homelessness charity will be to provide accommodation - a safe place to stay. But it is very clear to us that for most people who are facing homelessness, their problems are far more complex than a lack of permanent shelter. That's why we treat everyone who needs our support as an individual. We recognise their unique strengths and needs and make sure that they are supported to rebuild their futures. Our Values We are a values-led organisation which puts the people we support at the heart of the organisation. Our values mean that we can offer the highest quality support and empathy. Our values are: <ul> <li>We Respect</li> <li>We Listen</li> <li>We Encourage</li> <li>We Learn</li> <li>We Don't Give Up</li></ul>

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