The Role
Do you have the analytical skills to drive data informed strategies to tackle substance misuse?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
An exciting opportunity to work in the substance misuse field has emerged following the UK Government's publication of their Drug Strategy in December 2021. This strategy commits all government agencies and public services to collectively combat illegal drug use, its harms, and turn the tide on drug demand.
Please note that this is an internal only advertisement, and we will only consider applications from internal candidates who are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment.
About the Team:
The role is based within the council's Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT), part of the Children and Adult Services' Joint Commissioning Team.
The DAAT has close links with community safety and public health. It is responsible for the full commissioning cycle of Public Health funded drug and alcohol treatment services for Southwark residents of all ages, as well as leading the commissioning of street outreach services for rough sleepers. Additionally, the team provides leadership for the borough's Combatting Drugs Partnership to facilitate the implementation of the HM Government Drug Strategy at a local level.
About the Role:
This 12 month fixed-term role has arisen from the three-year Supplementary Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Grant (SSMTRG) awarded to the council until March 31st, 2025. The role may be extended further, subject to external confirmation of grant award.
The post is integral to the successful analytical, data, and performance oversight of the borough's commissioned drug and alcohol treatment system and Combatting Drugs Partnership.
Working with the Unit Manager and the team, the post-holder will be responsible for delivering against a range of priority drug and alcohol themes that may change and evolve over time. Priorities include operating as the data and digital lead for the Combatting Drugs Partnership, managing, monitoring, and translating its performance dashboard.
Additionally, the role involves developing datasets and dashboards to inform and influence the Partnership's sub-groups, business as usual performance monitoring processes relating to contractual compliance and the development of bespoke data and analytical work products to inform the work of the Drug & Alcohol Action Team and the Partnership.
About You:
You will have proven experience in data analysis, statistical interpretation, performance management and quality assurance processes in the drug and alcohol field. You will also possess an understanding of the national combatting drugs outcome framework and practical experience, knowledge and understanding of the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System.
Contact Details:
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Donna Timms via email at donna.timms@southwark.gov.uk
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 in line with business need.
- The post-holder will hold a relevant professional degree or qualification in an appropriate discipline, or recent and relevant experience of an equivalent standard
- Enhanced DBS required.
Internal recruitment only - We will only consider applications from internal candidates that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment
The post may also require additional police/security checks to access some data. An inability to gain this clearance, or a loss thereof, will result in removal from the work place activity pending appeal and may lead to dismissal if security clearance of the required levels is unable to be confirmed.
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, pursuant to Section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions, which would be considered spent for other purposes, on their application form and are expected to disclose such information at interview. Full requirements are as outlined on the application form.
This post is classified as political restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Benefits and More Information:
https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/why-us/
https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Recruitment Timeline:
- Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024
- Shortlisting date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
- Interview date/s: Wednesday 12th May 2024
We are an organisation who 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 black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level 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 will need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below 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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