The role
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.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people of all ages with drug and / or alcohol support needs?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Two exciting opportunities to work in the substance misuse field have 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.
About the Team:
The two roles are based within the council's Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT), part of the Children and Adult Services' Integrated 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 drug strategy at a local level.
About the Roles:
These two fixed term roles have arisen from the Department of Health and Social Care's three year Supplementary Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Grant award to the council until 31 March 2025. The roles may be extended further, subject to external confirmation of grant award.
Working with the unit manager and the team, the post-holders will be responsible for delivering against a range of priority drug and alcohol themes that may change and evolve over time. Priorities for the post-holders in 2024-25 will include:
- Post 1: Substance use living / lived experience work programme and recovery community development
- Post 2: Preventing and reducing substance related death and service / partnership development, including the Tier 4 residential treatment pathway
About You:
You will have proven experience of successful commissioning and partnership working across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes for a range of people of all ages. You will also have experience of coordination and planning to support partnership wide comprehensive assessment of need, strategic planning, and the implementation of partnership plans.
Additional details
- Full time (36 hours per week); fixed term until 31 March 2025.
- Secondments are welcomed with the approval of your current employer.
- 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