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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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