Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

Undertake comprehensive assessment recovery star in order to assess the eligibility and suitability of a service user in relation to the East Riding Partnership. Where the service user is assessed as suitable and eligible, utilise this assessment to create an individually tailored package of care for the service user, in line with statutory requirements where appropriate, to facilitate positive change for the service user through the delivery of the care packaged including, where appropriate, psychosocial, pharmacological and psychological interventions

Conduct risk/need assessments and implement risk management/care plans in line with consortium policy and procedures. Develop packages of care to meet the treatment needs of low risk/non-complex service users, liaising with other health and social care professionals where necessary. Facilitate risk/need reviews as per consortium requirements

Function as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to team meetings as required.

Case-manage a caseload of low risk/non-complex Substance Misusing service users in line with a recovery focused model, utilising 1-2-1 and group-work sessions as appropriate

Ensure all possible steps are taken to account for personal safety of staff and service users, and escalate areas of concern where appropriate

Contribute to reports and participate in case conferences and multi-disciplinary team meetings and any other appropriate care planning meetings in relation to low risk/non-complex service users

Contribute to reports and participate in multi-agency meetings in line with requirements of service user engagement with the service

Take personal responsibility for maintaining practice in line with developments and new initiatives

Undertake screening for Drug and Alcohol use

Collate statistical information as required to meet the needs of key stakeholders, both internally and externally

Proactively encourage drug and alcohol users to access substance misuse services, housing provision and where appropriate, social support services; to promote and facilitate the harm reduction model of treatment provision in all aspects of work, to enable substance users to adopt safer practices and healthier lifestyles

To assist service users, where appropriate to address their offending behaviour and to provide support to other criminal justice interventions such as Probation, IOM etc

To maintain and update excellent service user records

Work with other health and social care and criminal justice providers as required

To communicate concerns regarding service users children and safeguarding concerns

To report as soon as practicable any incidents, complaints or grievances

Adhere to all Alcohol & Drug Service Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure their own safety and the safety of colleagues and service users

To be aware of the need for security and regard to locking windows, doors etc and prompt reporting of any works/repairs to the line manager

Keep personally up to date with developments and new initiatives

Participate in regular supervision sessions with the line manager

To participate in the appraisal process and work with the line manager to develop a personal training and development plan

Attend and participate in training sessions as required both as trainer and trainee

Provide an effective learning environment for all learners

The Alcohol & Drug Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (anyone under the age of 18) and adults. It expects all staff, volunteers and students to share this commitment and act in such a way that safeguards and promotes the health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults.

Staff are expected to follow the safeguarding children and safeguarding adult policies and participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

Staff are expected to follow the safeguarding children and safeguarding adult policies and participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

Assist in the development of new initiatives and new ways of working to promote the best services for substance users

Adhere to the Alcohol & Drug Service Equal Opportunities Policy with regard to both staff and service users of the Alcohol & Drug Service

To undertake any duties under the direction of the line manager and or supervisor

Maintain professional registration in line with regulations

Positively promote East Riding Partnership during internal and external meetings

To manage a caseload of low risk/non-complex substance misuse service users.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 in Tackling Substance Misuse or Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Relevant experience in the substance misuse field
• Microsoft Office including outlook, word and excel

Desirable

• A willingness to undertake personal development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to carry out appropriate assessments with low risk/non-complex substance misuse Time management.
• Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Working to a high level of accuracy paying particular attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Ability to deal calmly with emotionally upset, aggressive or angry service users.
• Establish good working relationships with colleagues, service users and partners
• Ability to perform as a key team member and understand team dynamics
• Ability to liaise effectively with others

Desirable

• Experience of working within substance misuse services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

The Alcohol & Drug Service

82 Spring Bank

Hull

HU3 1AB

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