The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the substance misuse field following the publication of the UK Government's Drug Strategy in December 2021, which commits the whole of government and public services to come together and share responsibility for combating illegal drug use and its harms.
This fixed term role is based within the council’s Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) and is accountable to the Unit Manager. The DAAT is one of five teams within the Community Safety and Partnerships’ division of the council and serves the borough’s statutory Community Safety Partnership and Combatting Drugs Partnership. The team is responsible for the full commissioning cycle of Public Health funded drug and alcohol treatment services for people of all ages in Southwark and providing leadership for the implementation of the drug strategy at a local level.
This role has arisen from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant award to the council. The role will provide commissioning and coordination of the grant, including oversight of funded projects and service, system and partnership development, with a focus on people sleeping, or at risk of, sleeping rough with drug and alcohol treatment needs.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You:
You will have a working knowledge and experience of the drug and alcohol sector, including proven experience of successful commissioning and partnership working to improve outcomes for people, and an awareness of the issues faced by local communities affected by substance related harm.
You must have excellent analytical, commissioning, communication, partnership and report writing skills.
A strong commitment to improving outcomes and tackling health inequalities for people and communities in Southwark affected by substance related harm is essential. At the heart of the team is a shared commitment to act in the best interests of residents and communities affected by these issues and to ensure we take all opportunities available to hear and represent the voices and views of local people with lived experience in the delivery of our work programme.
Additional salary details
Additional Information
Full time - 36 hours per week. Fixed Term until 31 March 2025.
There will be a requirement to attend the team's base at the council's Tooley Street offices and other sites in line with business need.
This post is classed as politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Benefits and more information
https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/why-us/
Enhanced DBS required. The post may also require additional police/security checks to access some data.
Due to the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 (Exceptions) Order, 1975 as amended, persuant to Section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
For further information and/or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact: Donna Timms, Unit Manager - Drug and Alcohol Action Team at Donna.Timms@southwark.gov.uk
Recruitment timetable
Advert closing date: 11:59pm on 9 November 2023
Interview date: W/C 20 November 2023
We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation in the council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the following criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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