CAVDAS Alliance Manager

CAVDAS brings together established, experienced, well-respected providers of drug and alcohol support services, so it’s easier for people to find and get the help they need.

Each organisation brings its own set of specialisms to the Alliance, and we also have a very strong peer support team.

This means every individual can have the right help to get where they want to be at every step, and it means we can easily further develop services as required.

The Alliance is made up of Kaleidoscope, Recovery Cymru, Barod and, uniquely, the commissioning body Cardiff and Vale Substance Misuse Area Planning Board and has a strategic partnership with G4S.

The Alliance Manager is a key appointment. They are, in effect, the Chief Operating Officer for CAVDAS, leading a complex set of operations with multiple interfaces. We are seeking an inspiring, organised and focused individual who is highly skilled and capable to lead the CAVDAS Alliance in transforming the way that Substance (Mis)use Services are delivered in Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan.

The Alliance Manager is responsible for leading and facilitating the Alliance service delivery and management team on behalf of the Alliance Leadership Team. This is a critical role in guaranteeing the CAVDAS Alliance achieves its goals and delivers its intended value.

Ensuring the CAVDAS vision is embedded and understood by partners, stakeholders and Alliance participants is paramount to positive outcomes, and will require strong management and leadership, the nurturing of professional relationships, and fostering of a “people first” culture where staff are inspired to deliver high quality, innovative and compassionate care and support.

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership

Mentoring and inspiring employees to key into the Alliance vision and establishing effective programme management structures to ensure outcomes are tracked and achieved.

Performance, Finance and Contract Management

Overseeing the delivery and compliance of the Alliance contract and any sub-contractual obligations in conjunction with ALT and AMT.

Service Management

Ensuring the smooth development and operation of CAVDAS service provision and protocols, and that Alliance principles are demonstrated and embraced by the workforce.

Networking and Communication

Managing how the Alliance is perceived internally by partners, and externally by those using services and other stakeholders. Ensure all activity holds fidelity to the overarching Alliance principles.