Candidate Information Pack

Psychologist Based: Exeter or homebased (to cover Devon and Dorset) Hours: Part time, 1 day per week Salary: £37,656 FTE Contract: Permanent Reference Number: 49.20 Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 6th August 2020 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 to prison vetting (depending on the location) – details will be specified as part of the vacancy details. Outcomes of these additional checks will be considered before any offer/appointment is confirmed.

EDP Drug & Alcohol Services is a registered charity limited by guarantee | Company number 2145656 | Charity number

297370

Registered in England and Wales: Stratus House, Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS

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Contents of Your Candidate Pack Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to work with EDP. This pack has been designed to provide you with more information and details about working for EDP and the role you are interested in. Please read the pack and also browse our website at www.edp.org.uk prior to completing your application. Within this pack you will find: - Introduction to EDP – Our Mission and Values - Job Information and Details - Our Offer to You - The Benefits of Working at EDP - How to Apply and What Happens Next

Completed Applications should be sent either to recruitment@edp.org.uk Or by post to: Human Resources, EDP Drug and Alcohol Services, 3rd Floor, Beaufort House, 51 New North Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4EP

Queries or Additional Information If you have any queries, please contact the HR team either on 07525 796 329 or by email at recruitment@edp.org.uk If you require these vacancy details in an alternative format (for example large print) then please contact the HR team and we will be happy to arrange this for you.

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Introduction to EDP Our Mission 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’.

Our Values Our Values drive the way in which we work together with one another at work, with service users, with partners and other providers, and with the wider community and stakeholders to achieve our mission. These are: Belief – We believe people can make it

We firmly believe in everyone’s potential. We know that people can and do make remarkable changes.

Respect – How we work is as important as what we do

We will treat everyone respectfully – whether they use our services, work for us or work with us. We are creative, curious and flexible

Partners – We do it together

We see partnerships as the key to better futures for people affected by substance misuse. We develop strong and meaningful partnerships with people who use our services, staff, other agencies, our funders, research bodies and our communities. We will ensure that our services are accessible to all.

Ambition – We focus on recovery and outcomes

We want a world where people are no longer blamed for their substance misuse, no longer socially excluded and are given support to take ownership of and rebuild their lives. We will call for more understanding, more compassion and more resources to make this happen. We will support staff and service users to keep learning and to set and achieve ambitious targets.

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Job Purpose To provide clinical supervision and professional guidance and support to the new post of Assistant Psychologist working across EDP Drug and Alcohol Services. This is to oversee the programme of work delivered by the Assistant Psychologist to support staff in the delivery of effective psychosocial interventions in both individual and group-based contexts. The aim of this will be to ensure an increased level of effective completions of treatment. There will also be an emphasis on supporting frontline teams – reviewing techniques and resources, facilitating reflective practice, and ensuring all work is in line with regulatory and professional body guidance and policy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Leadership of process of embedding an Assistant Psychologist role into EDP team approaches

- Communicate with senior managers as to steps needed to embed the Assistant Psychologist role

- Set up and monitor structures that are safe and sustainable in terms of volumes and frequency of work of Assistant Psychologist

- In consultation with senior staff, draw up the standard operating processes for the Assistant Psychologist and review these

- Ensure this programme of work is in line with EDP policies and procedures as well as with those of regulatory bodies.

Line management of Assistant Psychologist

- Provide regular clinical supervision to the Assistant Psychologist - Professional guidance and support - Regular observation sessions - Ensure that all working practices are in line with regulatory bodies and are safe and appropriate

Reporting

- Report to the EDP Leadership team on the outcomes of this programme of work - Present to senior managers the key recommendation around psychosocial interventions and

support development of new and enhanced resources and approaches.

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Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience

All criteria are essential unless otherwise indicated

Attributes Criteria

1. Experience (through paid or voluntary work)

1.1 Demonstrable experience of working as a qualified Psychologist including post-qualification experience within drug and alcohol services or a related field

1.2 Experience of line managing clinical staff and providing clinical supervision

2. General and Special Knowledge

2.1 Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice with this client group

2.2 An understanding of complex support needs around substance misuse as well as mental health and offending, along with the potential barriers to engagement with services.

2.3 Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the client group

3. Qualifications and Training

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Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPS

3.2 Evidence of continual professional development

4. Skills and abilities

4.1 Ability to work within a values based approach, adopting the EDP values and recovery based principles

4.2 Ability to work collaboratively, in partnership with a range of people and organisations and to leverage appropriate resources

4.3 Ability to communicate effectively and work well with clinical colleagues, ensuring clinical plans align with recovery plans

4.4 Ability to deal with emotional content of sessions and constructively challenge abusive, aggressive or discriminatory attitude and behaviour

4.5 Ability to work effectively as part of a team

4.6 Ability to communicate well with a wide range of audiences

4.7 Ability to demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage pressure and carry a diverse workload with competing demands

4.8 Ability to work within evidence based practice and with due regard to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

4.9 Ability to demonstrate reflective practice skills and promote these in a group setting

4.10 Knowledge of group dynamics and competent group-work facilitation skills

4.11 Commitment to continuous evaluation and improvement of interventions

4.12 Commitment to continuous professional development, and to share specialist knowledge

5. Additional Factors

5.1 A commitment to equality of opportunity, valuing diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice, reflected in professional relationships with service users, colleagues and the public

5.2 A desire to work within, and contribute to, a culture that is positive, dynamic, forward thinking and outcomes-focused

5.3 Ability to travel across EDP service area as well as utilising video conferencing software

5.4 To be assessed as medically fit in accordance with EDP Occupational Health Department to perform the duties of this post

5.5 A non-judgmental attitude towards people affected by substance use, including offenders

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Our Offer to You - The Benefits of Working at EDP

EDP seeks ways to ensure that we reward and recognise the contribution that our people make to the success of the services we offer. Our current employee reward package includes: Pay - Spot Salary system Each role has a set pay range, consisting of a min, mid and top pay spot. At the time of your offer, account will be taken of any relevant experience you have in determining your starting salary – so if you have sufficient relevant experience you can expect to be offered the mid or even the top spot. Salary levels are reviewed annually with the opportunity for individuals to progress to the next spot based on certain criteria. Holiday As a new starter, you will have 25 days holiday per year, this increases with length of service to a maximum of 30 days per year. You will also benefit from 8 days of paid public or bank holidays in each calendar year. This means your total entitlement starts at 33 days per year, rising to 38 days per year. Employees are able to carry forward up to 5 days holiday into the following year (subject to written approval). Our holiday year commences on 1 April each year. Holiday entitlement is pro rata for part-time hours. Working Hours EDP’s normal full-time working week is a 35 hour week and your hours of work will be stated as part of any job offer paperwork. Hours of work, including start and finish times, will be in line with operational requirements. Details can be discussed at interview including any requirement for weekend working and/or call out. Breaks are unpaid. EDP Pension Plan You will be eligible to join the EDP Pension Plan based on auto enrolment rules and arrangements after completing 3 months service. The scheme is run on a matched contribution basis with a current default/minimum contribution of 4% by employee matched by 4% employer and a maximum employer contribution of 6%. Further details will be available to you on joining. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) All employees have access on a 24/7 basis to a third party confidential advice and information service, including counselling support. Life Assurance From your first day of employment, you are entitled to life cover at a level of three times your salary. This means that, should you die whilst employed by EDP, your family, or anyone else you nominate, will receive a one-off payment of three times your salary. Sick Pay On successfully completing your six month probationary period, if you are absent from work due to ill health, you will be entitled occupational sick pay in accordance with the Sickness Absence policy.

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Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave and Pay In recognition of the needs and demands of parenthood, we offer enhanced leave and pay arrangements for maternity, paternity and adoption based on length of service. Further details are in the Working Families policy or available from the HR team. Cycle to Work Scheme You can join the cycle scheme and benefit from saving money by purchasing a bike using a salary sacrifice arrangement, with the additional benefits of supporting the environment and being healthier. Eye Care Vouchers For staff that have completed their probation period and spend a lot of time working on a screen we offer a free eye test and a contribution towards glasses if needed. Flexible Working Subject to operational requirements, EDP can consider requests for flexible working which enable you to achieve an appropriate balance between work and all other aspects of your lives. Flexible working can benefit you by offering possible solutions during life changes, such as the need for family or carer support, the possibility of reducing hours prior to retirement or a temporary arrangement during the recovery from an illness. Other Leave – including Emergency, other Unpaid leave, Moving House Leave To enable you to better balance your work and home life, employees can access a variety of time off arrangements on either a paid or unpaid basis. This includes:

- Unpaid time off for a number of personal reasons, such as family emergencies, urgent domestic problems

- Paid leave for Jury service - Unpaid leave is available for reasons including election as an MP or MEP, overseas voluntary

service, or, exceptionally, if you wish to take time off work as a sabbatical or to take a career break.

- One day of paid leave for moving house.

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How to Apply

If you are interested in working for EDP and this vacancy, the next steps are as follows:

- Download the EDP Application Form and Equal Ops Form available via the recruitment pages on our website.

- If you require these details in an alternative format (for example large print) then please contact the HR team and we will be happy to arrange this for you.

Once you have downloaded and completed the relevant forms please e-mail to recruitment@edp.org.uk or return via post. Please note that CV’s are not required for our recruitment processes. However, you may attach one with your application if you wish. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form. Closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 6th August 2020. Interviews will be held 21st August 2020. Please ensure that you quote reference number 49.20 on your application.

What Happens Next? After the closing date, your application form (without your personal details) will be passed to the Recruiting Manager.

Shortlisting will take place based on the information in your application form and how well this meets the requirements for the job role. If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to an interview and assessment process. Whether you are successful or not, you will be notified of the outcome of your application.