Job Description

Role Profile & Responsibilities Provide ongoing aftercare support and interventions that help sustain the goals and progress of those exiting in-depth psychosocial interventions (via Active Treatment) Main Duties: Casework Engage in joint reviews and proactive liaison to ensure a smooth handover into Aftercare from other GDAS treatment strands or Tier 4 services. Via 1:1 or group setting, provide the following for an extensive Aftercare cohort: Create and co-ordinate dynamic, holistic Recovery Plans, encouraging engagement with aftercare services for a minimum of seven months post Active Treatment Post detox and/or aftercare services for drug and alcohol service users Deliver Life Skills, Breaking Free, CRA, ITEP, TCU and other Aftercare focussed interventions and programmes Conduct Treatment Outcome Profiles (TOPS) Attend medical assessments and reviews with the GDAS medical team (where necessary), and provide specific responses to former users, addressing issues such as changes in tolerance, kindling etc. Link with community services (i.e. for Education, Employment and Training) and the GDAS Wellbeing College, to co-ordinate a holistic aftercare package Comprehensive exit planning Signposting and onwards referral Provide structured aftercare group work programmes and sessions.



Deliver courses on the Wellbeing College that enhance the provision of Aftercare services. Review risk assessment and ensure risk management plans remain up to date and dynamic. Inspire and enthuse individuals to achieve and maintain positive lifestyles changes. Support GDAS Volunteers to deliver groups such as peer support, SMART and other internal mutual aid groups.



Promote and encourage engagement with Mutual Aid Provide assertive outreach to those who have dropped out of Aftercare treatment, and ensure seamless handover to Treatment teams where necessary. Harm Reduction Provision Deliver harm reduction services and advice, including provision of Prenoxad Training, Needle Exchange Programme (NEX) and Dry Blood Spot Testing (DBST). Provide duty cover Compliance and Information Management Ensure compliance with internal case management systems and client records. Undertake appropriate monitoring, review and evaluation procedures.



Adhere to host organisation and GDAS policies and procedures including safeguarding and boundaries. Undertake appropriate administrative tasks.Networking and Awareness Raising Foster and sustain good working relationships with stakeholders, including local partners within the local authorities and the health board. Represent host organisation or GDAS in appropriate forums and groups. Deliver talks, workshops, presentations and provide training where appropriate.