Lead Practitioner – Highland

Apex Scotland is the leading employment and training organisation specialising in work with people with convictions.

Apex Scotland offers a diverse range of services for young people and adults to help them break down barriers and engage in education, employment, community activities and recovery focused initiatives.

We are looking to recruit a Lead Practitioner in partnership with the NHS and other treatment providing partners, for a period of up to 12 months. This service is designed to support participants affected by their use of alcohol and drugs as well as difficulties with mental health. The service will achieve this by working alongside local Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Mental Health teams, GP surgeries, residential rehabs, and other treatment focused agencies across the Highland region, to ensure all action plans are carefully outlined and participant needs are met.

The successful applicant will prioritise trauma informed practice, team leading skills and have knowledge or experience of mentoring approaches. Experience of working with a caseload of service users and working to targets are essential. Experience of working in a community environment and an understanding of needs led practice would be an advantage.

The right candidate will have an aptitude for developing and delivering innovative services, including group sessions, and the ability to engage with hard-to-reach participants on a one-to-one basis. An understanding of local employability pipelines would be an advantage, as would knowledge of the network of support agencies in the Highland area. You would need to demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work in partnership.

It is anticipated that there will be some travel throughout the area therefore a driving license or access to a means of transport is essential.

Please forward an email with statement of interest to hr@apexscotland.org.uk.

In view of the nature of this post and the requirement to work with vulnerable adults, the post holder will be required to join the relevant PVG scheme.

Lead Practitioner Job Description April 2024