Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the GMMH Addictions Service. We provide a range of services for people with substance misuse issues through our Achieve partnership in the community (across the boroughs of Bury, Bolton, Salford and Trafford). We are looking to recruit a Team Leader to join our Psychosocial Intervention Team within Achieve services. Working as a PSI Team Leader you will have leadership duties, provide evidenced based structured group work, and one to one interventions. The team is supported by our clinical psychologist, and you will receive regular clinical supervision. We work closely with the trauma informed team and trauma informed CBT therapist.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate their leadership experience and have an excellent understanding and knowledge of the issues affecting substance users and potential barriers to accessing services.
The post holder will have knowledge of the recovery agenda, demonstrate excellent communication skills with service users, their families and significant others by using motivational approaches to inspire others to achieve their goals and assist in attaining and maintaining their recovery.
Main duties of the job
- Leadership duties.
- To provide effective evidence based PSI interventions in 1-1 and structured group work setting to encourage successful outcomes.
- To work in partnership with other professionals/agencies to ensure that service users needs are met.
- To support service users to engage with mutual aid/self-help support groups and services to help them in their recovery journey and promote independence.
- To involve families and carers in service users care where appropriate.
- To assess and manage risk, working with service users, their families, and other agencies where appropriate, to minimise risk and encourage those affected to adopt safer practices and live healthier lifestyles.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading a team and providing staff supervision for 6 months or more/Experience of working in a senior position with individuals with substance misuse issues for 2 years or more
- Experience of delivering structured group work.
- Ability to manage challenging situations.
- Relevant Qualification Substance Misuse/Social Work/Psychology/Health & Social Care
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Psychosocial Interventions or Leading a team that deliver PSI.
- Additional PSI/CBT/MI qualification.
- Able to respond flexibly.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of writing holistic and client lead care plans Experience of holding a case load of clients with complex needs Ability to use one's own initiative and work autonomously, seeking support and advice where necessary
Desirable
- Experience of inducting and mentoring junior members of staff Excellent organisational skill
Qualifications
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification or PSI Qualification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of current evidence based psychosocial interventions for substance misuse
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading a team and providing staff supervision for 6 months or more/Experience of working in a senior position with individuals with substance misuse issues for 2 years or more
- Experience of delivering structured group work.
- Ability to manage challenging situations.
- Relevant Qualification Substance Misuse/Social Work/Psychology/Health & Social Care
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Psychosocial Interventions or Leading a team that deliver PSI.
- Additional PSI/CBT/MI qualification.
- Able to respond flexibly.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of writing holistic and client lead care plans Experience of holding a case load of clients with complex needs Ability to use one's own initiative and work autonomously, seeking support and advice where necessary
Desirable
- Experience of inducting and mentoring junior members of staff Excellent organisational skill
Qualifications
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification or PSI Qualification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of current evidence based psychosocial interventions for substance misuse
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
