RMA - The Royal Marines Charity - Addictions Specialist

Responsible to the Director of Health and Wellbeing for the development and management of Health & Wellbeing (H&W) policy and national clinical compliance within the area of addictions delivery. Responsible for the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy and providing clinical advice regarding all addictions-related casework. Professional Responsibilities:

• Holistically assess needs, design, develop, and implement a robust delivery plan ensuring best practice and efficiency for all Addictions interventions nationally within with eligible beneficiaries.
• Triage,assess and coordinate needs in support of eligible beneficiaries, make external referrals, and contribute towards an inclusive delivery model regardless of geography or local support.
• Manage the planning and implementation of all Addiction delivery on an ongoing basis, reporting areas of need to the Director of Health and Wellbeing and where directed the Health & Wellbeing Committee.
• Provide line management to staff within pillar of Veterans Mental Health delivery
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to the Royal Marines Family community from a preventive and promotional perspective in accordance with current national guidelines.
• Advise colleagues on managing individuals experiencing addictive behaviours.
• Offer educational briefs to charity staff and affiliated charity teams and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with the RMA-TRMC record-keeping policy and process..
• Develop professional working relationships with other addiction providers to ensure beneficiaries access most appropriate organisations nationally.
• Adhere to own professional Codes of Conduct and charity policies and values.
• Complete initial holistic assessments and associated clinical/addiction specialist audits, formulate work plans with beneficiaries, and develop recovery plans based on their specific needs.
• Work with both internal and external partners to support recovery and wellbeing.
• Lead the addictions pillar within the Health and Wellbeing team and collaborate with the wider Veterans Mental Health delivery pillar.
• Navigate beneficiaries through complex systems and varied services across the UK.
• Participate in CPD training as required.
Building and Strengthening Partnerships:
• Build strong relationships with NHS OP Courage services, devolved Nations equivalent services, service charities, and local authority addiction services.
• Forge partnership agreements and consider funded options to support timely recovery of beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with the wider Health and Wellbeing Team in all areas of delivery.
• Consider volunteer peer support and collaborate with external organisations for interventions, treatment, or rehabilitation.
Leadership and Supervision:
• Oversee the performance and professional development of team members, ensuring they meet their objectives and maintain high standards of practice.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews with direct reports.
• Support team members in their professional development by identifying training needs and facilitating access to relevant training opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication within the team and foster a supportive and collaborative working environment.
Training and Development:
• Deliver educational briefs to the serving community to raise awareness around addiction.
• Provide enhanced training to charity staff and volunteers to support recovery activities and relapse prevention.
• Build the confidence of staff and volunteers in supporting those with addictions.
Communication and 'Warm Signposting':
• Develop communications for social media and website platforms to educate and strengthen recovery.
• Create impactful campaigns, regular educative posts, and share links to partners and collaborators.
• Implement 'Warm Signposting' by staying with beneficiaries until they are fully supported by trusted organisations.
• Foster collaboration among external organisations supporting those with addictive behaviours.
  
  Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Addiction Therapist
• Addictions qualification and/or experience with addictions work
• Effective line management and communication
• Understanding of the Royal Marines and the wider Corps Family
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to use initiative and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability
• Ability to prioritise workflow and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office 365
• Knowledge of data protection and database record-keeping
Desirable:
• Addictions experience in a Military environment, Honesty, integrity, and sound judgement
• Independent thinker capable of acting at a senior level
• Ability to analyse information, make sound risk assessments, and provide objective recommendations
• Attention to detail and ability to drive issues to successful conclusions
• Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Passionate about the cause with a strong desire to help others
• Person-centred approach to workload
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary model
• Competent in managing risk
Desirable:
• Flexible working hours to support wider charity activities
• Conscientious, flexible, and adaptable nature to integrate and contribute within a small team, even remotely
  
  30 Days Annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Non-Contributory Pension Scheme
• Gym Access
• Workplace pension and life assurance after qualifying period
• Employee assistance scheme
• Annual personal development
• Access to charity healthcare schemewith a personal contribution after qualifying period
Additional Information: Due to the nature of the charity work, some weekend work may be requested. This will be pre-arranged and time off in lieu agreed prior.