MPACT and Families Co-ordinator - East Kent

Location: Kent

Salary: £27,992 per annum, plus benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are recruiting for MPACT and Families Coordinator - East Kent

This can be based at any of our East Kent Hubs.

The M-PACT programme has its base it Systemic Therapy and uses Attachment Theory for families affected by addiction which means there can be multiple and complex support needs present. Alongside the addiction, abuse, physical and mental health issues and economic deprivation are often reported by family members. Our inclusion criteria for those wanting to attend an M-PACT programme is purposefully broad, to allow as many families as possible to access the programme, whilst still enabling us to manage risks and keep people safe through robust assessment. We accept referrals to the programme through many routes, including self-referrals, to make it as accessible as possible for families. Each M-PACT programme brings together a small number of families (up to 8), usually including at least one parent (or parenting figure) with a substance use problem and at least one child aged 8-17 years. In many cases at least one other non-using adult will also participate. A standard M-PACT programme consists of a family assessment followed by 10 face to face sessions - 8 group sessions (which combine work with all participants, work with adults and children separately, and work with individual family units); a family review, and a reunion. The sessions are evening sessions, running typically 5-9pm. Full training will be given for MPACT facilitation.

 MPACT Programme

 M-PACT (Moving Parents and Children Together)

Lead the delivery of M-PACT programmes in Kent in line with the M-PACT manual and standards to include:

• Schedule M-PACT programmes
• Build relationships with partner agencies to generate interest in M-PACT.
• Get sufficient referrals for the M-PACT programmes to be effectively run.
• Manage and administer referrals, co-ordinate assessments and undertake assessments of families.
• Organise delivery teams to provide cover and trained practitioners for each programme.
• Arrange and chair planning meetings.
• Arrange resources to make the programmes run smoothly including food, transport, programme materials, venues etc.
• Monitor the budget for M-PACT in Kent and alert the Programmes and Implementation Manager to areas of financial concern early.
• Lead on hosting M-PACT reunions.

Role/Team Overview

Part of the East Kent community team, the Recovering Families/MPACT

Coordinator will work remotely across the East Kent, coordinating and delivering the online and face to face programmes family members, affected by another person’s addiction.  

Key responsibilities

• To Coordinate the delivery of the MPACT and Recovering Families
• To manage and administer all referrals to the programmes
• To effectively carry out needs and risk assessments to ensure the programme is suitable for the family members referred and risks are managed effectively and safely.
• To carry out online 1:1 support sessions with family members as part of the programme delivery model.
• To effectively manage group dynamics on the programme.
• To signpost family members to other appropriate support services as identified through the needs and risk assessment and programme delivery processes.
• To deliver any other support which enhances programme delivery and supports participants to achieve intended outcomes. 

The ideal candidate will have

Experience 

• Experience of working in a therapeutic capacity in an addiction treatment or related setting for at least 3 years.
• Experience of delivering family related interventions and programmes to clients and family members affected by addiction.
• Experience of carrying out comprehensive needs and risk assessments • Experience of delivering group therapy or group psychosocial interventions
• Experience of coordinating multiple projects and tasks.
• Experience of data collection and outcome monitoring.
• Experience of managing complex safeguarding issues.
• Experience of managing health and safety in the workplace.

 Knowledge and skills:

• Understanding of the impact addiction has on the whole family system.
• Understanding of systemic family theory and practice.
• Understanding of different treatment models for addiction.
• Understanding of different models of recovery for addiction.
• Understanding of the unique requirements of online therapy
• Highly proficient IT skills including the use of all MS Office software, databases and online learning platforms e.g. Moodle.
• Understanding of the importance of data collection and outcome monitoring.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A positive problem-solving approach with the ability to focus on key issues quickly and clearly.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively to meet deadlines and targets. • High level of motivation and ability to work well independently
• Flexible attitude and openness to changing priorities.
• Ability to work remotely, in a safe, effective and productive way.

 Qualifications 

• Counselling Qualification  (level 1or 2) or related qualification is desirable

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://careers.forwardtrust.org.uk/vacancies/159/mpact-and-families-co-ordinator--east-kent.html

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