Resettlement Coordinator - Substance Misuse Charity

EDP is a high performing social enterprise, providing substance misuse services within the Dorset Community, community initiatives and development programmes in Devon and (in partnership with CareUK) substance misuse services in the prisons across Devon and Dorset. In Dorset our community service (Reach) is delivered in partnership with Avon & Wiltshire Partnership Trust (AWP) providing the clinical element and Essential Drug & Alcohol Services (EDAS) who lead the Young People’s offer. Our Devon community service Together Drug & Alcohol is provided by a partnership of EDP Drug & Alcohol Services, Devon Doctors and Devon Partnership NHS Trust, supported by the Devon Together Alliance. Our mission is: To open doors for people affected by substance misuse so they can improve their lives and those of their families and communities.

The type of service that our EDP teams carry out is highly valued by service users and prison staff. As part of our team, you can make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing, perspectives on their long term potential and ultimately their lives.  EDP can offer you a real opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. For all roles, in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training & development programme, a generous leave package, child care vouchers, pension scheme, and a positive, friendly working environment.

We are currently seeking to fill the following role at HMP Exeter:

Resettlement Co-ordinator (Departure Lounge)
Ref: 24.18
Hours: Part time 28 hours per week
Salary: £18,500-£23,500 pro rata per annum depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term 12 Months

The Departure Lounge Resettlement Coordinator role is a new role based at HMP Exeter. The coordinator will work closely with the Community Engagement manager to create an innovative service recently commissioned by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

The Departure Lounge seeks to create a more considered release from prison, providing practical support such as the charging of phones, and items of clothing, emotional support through the volunteer run café, statutory support through DWP, the Probation Service and local authorities and Voluntary Sector support through a wide range of third sector agencies. The other essential element of the role will be bringing enthusiasm and energy to the discharge board to make it relevant and purposeful.

The Coordinator will have experience of multi-agency working. They will be coordinating a number of agencies who will be running the café and supporting the organisations and working with prisoners to identify agencies that can provide the services they need. The Post holder will need to have a flexible approach and as this is a pilot project, they will need to be adaptable and solution focused as the project develops. We are looking for someone who is confident, self-motivated with experience of running or developing projects.

This role is a real opportunity to make a difference not only to individual prisoners on release but to create long lasting systems change by being part of a new approach that puts the individual at the heart of the service. 

Closing date for applications is, Noon 16th July.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to the EDP website where you can download the information pack and application form.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date please assume you have not been successful.

Please ensure that you quote 24.18 on your application.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted without the completed application forms.

EDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates are subject to additional checks including DBS (to the appropriate level) and prison vetting – details will be specified as part of the vacancy details. Outcomes of these additional checks will be considered before any offer/appointment is confirmed.

No agencies please.