Dyfodol Practitioner reference: 17850

We are excited to present an opportunity to join G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services as a Dyfodol Practitioner in Cardiff. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact within criminal justice services, focusing on supporting individuals with complex substance use histories to build positive futures and adopt healthy lifestyles.

If you are seeking a career where you can champion positive change, foster resilience, and contribute to evidence-based initiatives, this position warrants your close attention. The Dyfodol team is dedicated to a holistic approach, believing in the transformative power of individual potential.

Advantages for Prospective Candidates:

• Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to the rehabilitation and well-being of individuals, helping them to move towards active recovery and a healthier lifestyle.
• Professional Development: G4S offers ongoing training and development, ensuring you stay at the forefront of best practices in care and rehabilitation.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive team and partner with a diverse range of agencies in the voluntary, public, and private sectors, broadening your professional network and understanding.
• Holistic Approach: Engage in a comprehensive program of support, including therapeutic interventions like CBT, mindfulness, physical activities, and mutual aid groups, allowing for varied and impactful client engagement.
• Career Growth in Criminal Justice: This role provides invaluable experience within the criminal justice sector, particularly in the areas of substance misuse and rehabilitation, which can be a strong foundation for future career progression.
• Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (£26,239.50 - £28,381.50 per annum), you will benefit from a company pension, free on-site parking, an on-site canteen, and access to High Street Shop discounts.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Challenging Yet Rewarding: The role involves managing a caseload of individuals with high-intensity substance use needs. While challenging, it is immensely rewarding to support clients through their recovery journey and help them achieve their goals.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: The role requires flexibility, as you will work across various operational sites (Police Stations, Courts, Prisons, Probation Offices) and may need to accommodate some evening and weekend working to ensure optimal service provision.
• Essential Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a non-judgemental manner, and high levels of resilience are crucial. You will need to be adept at managing and prioritising your own workload.
• Essential Requirements: A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to the nature of outreach and multi-site working. You must also be eligible to work in the UK and meet residency requirements, with a willingness to undergo a thorough 5-year security check.
• Desirable Experience: While not essential, prior experience in criminal justice or substance misuse, flexible and solution-oriented thinking, experience with group interventions and 1-to-1 keywork, and IT proficiency (Google, Word, Excel) would be advantageous.
• Application Statement: Be prepared to articulate your suitability for the role through a detailed statement (200-400 words) outlining how your skills, experience, and knowledge align with the requirements of this post.
• Welsh Language Encouragement: Applications from Welsh speaking candidates are particularly welcomed, reflecting the commitment to diverse and inclusive service delivery.

This Dyfodol Practitioner position offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about rehabilitation and committed to making a tangible difference in people's lives. If you are driven, empathetic, and ready to embrace a role that blends challenge with significant personal and professional fulfillment, we encourage you to explore this exciting career path.