Job Summary
Are you passionate about co-production and ensuring service users voices are heard and they are involved in service development?
The service
New Beginnings Brent Recovery and Wellbeing service is a WDP led integrated drug and alcohol service, in partnership with CNWL. The service has been supporting residents in Brent since April 2018 and offers a broad range of recovery orientated, high quality services to meet their needs
WDP is committed to the ongoing professional development of all our staff. Through joining WDP, you will receive a warm welcome, peer support, extensive training, regular supervision and the chance to thrive in a lively and aspirational organisation.
The role
This PHE funded Brent New Beginnings role will heavily focus on building strong relationships with partnership agencies and will involve satellite working, engaging with service users outside of New Beginnings service, for example from sexual health clinics
The post holder will be a dynamic, driven individual who engages with those who are engaged in/or are at risk of engaging in substance misuse and having sex while using drugs (Chemsex) or alcohol
Conditions
Location
Primarily based at the New Beginnings’ Cobbold Road Hub, however there is an expectation to work across sites and within the community.
Why should you apply?
Interested?
To arrange an informal chat about the role, contact, Nichole Donoher-Phillips, Service Manager on nichole.donoher-phillips@wdp.org.uk
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website:
The closing date for applications is Monday 31st of May 2021 at midnight.
The interviews will take place on the 17th of June 2021.
Interviews are likely to take place via Teams, to support social distancing
WDP and Our Values
WDP is an innovative behaviour change charity. We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration. We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.
All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:
Diversity and Equality
WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those form minority ethnic backgrounds.
Safeguarding
WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS
All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.
Note: Please use your personal statement to highlight any relevant experience directly linked to the role you have applied for.