Bank Recovery Worker Inclusion Hampshire

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 17 November 2024

Job summary

To provide a dedicated comprehensive Tier 2/3 service to people with drug use problems their families and friends within the organisational framework of the Inclusion Recovery Hampshire.

Based at Inclusion Aldershot or Fareham or Havant or Basingstoke

Main duties of the job

To accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations as part as a robust 'duty system'.
Provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A,B and C and other blood borne infections
To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi disciplinary colleagues where required, review care plans in a structured format and manage onward referral.
To assist and support medical and nurse prescribers during harm reduction and prescribing clinics.
To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.
Make domiciliary visits to service users particularly for those with disabilities and to those with family responsibilities.
Retain contact with service users whilst they are accommodated in residential rehabilitation units including visits when required.
To create and facilitate group work interventions.
To provide a needle exchange service.
Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.
To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users' needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.
Carryout needle exchanges, home visits and the running of clinics.
Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery
Encourage and work intensively with service users to support them move away from maintenance treatment where appropriate

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free flu vaccinations every year
Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,324 a year Bank rate

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

301-BANK-24-6764735

Job locations

Inclusion Locations Hampshire

Alexandra Terrace

Aldershot

GU11 3HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Work

To accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations as part as a robust duty system.
Provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A,B and C and other blood borne infections
Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of complex clients as the key worker.
To make home visits consistent with need.
To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi disciplinary colleagues where required, review care plans in a structured format and manage onward referral.
To assist and support medical and nurse prescribers during harm reduction and prescribing clinics.
To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.
Make domiciliary visits to service users particularly for those with disabilities and to those with family responsibilities.
Retain contact with service users whilst they are accommodated in residential rehabilitation units including visits when required.
To create and facilitate group work interventions.
To provide a needle exchange service.
Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.
To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.
Carryout needle exchanges, home visits and the running of clinics.
Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery
Encourage and work intensively with service users to support them move away from maintenance treatment where appropriate

Liaison

To develop and sustain links with multi-disciplinary services including statutory and non statutory providers of Tier 2,3,4 drug services, criminal justice services and providers of wrap around services.
To develop a network of contacts with relevant agencies to promote service accessibility for the client group.
To attend relevant meeting to represent Inclusion and the team when required

Administration

To keep up to date records and information for the purpose of internal and external evaluation.
To provide information and statistics consistent with the Drug Action Team (DAT) and Inclusions requirements.
To prepare and present reports when required to do so.
Demonstrate an understanding of a patients physical health needs and be able to carry out blood pressure checks, infections control checks and ensure the service is in line with COSHH standards.
Stock check/inventory re clinical items such as aprons gloves, drug testing kit, vaccines, oxygen bottles & masks etc (duty of care re H&S, infection control these items).

General

To participate in regular supervision.
To take part in annual appraisal and review based on the NHS knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
To attend relevant internal and external meetings.
To undertake any other duty relevant to the role as directed by the manager.
To be prepared to work some evenings and weekends.
To demonstrate commitment to evidenced based practice and keep up to date with trends and changes in the drug field.
A commitment to the equal opportunities and confidentiality policies of South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.

To be committed to anti-discriminatory practice.

To hold a full driving license and be prepared to travel to various locations consistent with service and client needs.

To take part in all relevant training provided by Inclusion, South Staffordshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the DAT and any other relevant agency.
To contribute towards training others involved with the client group.
To provide clinical supervision
To provide mentoring support for new and/or inexperienced workers
Line Manager provides supervision with objective for each worker to work individually on objectives, in line with Trust and occupational guidelines. Freedom to interpret how to achieve objectives. Work from offices without direct management support.
Continuous exposure to verbal and non-verbal aggression. De- Escalation techniques, debrief sessions for incidents e.g. relating to overdoses occurring on site and off site. Exposed to patients under the influence of drugs and alcohol abuse.

SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

To contribute to the development of systems and interventions as and when required.

To familiarise and use I.T. equipment as provided by Inclusion and to include ILLY (or any other introduced) and accurately record all required information.

DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS

To make decisions based on effective communication and risk management. To seek management advice where appropriate

To identify training needs and utilise supervision effectively.

To be aware of boundaries at all times.

To be responsible for identifying individual training needs and keep abreast of new trends

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

To effectively communicate and work collaboratively with a range of people including service users, recovery champions, volunteers, colleagues, prison staffs, external partners/providers to ensure the service users needs are met.

To work within and promote an integrated drug and alcohol recovery service.

To be professional at all times, including whilst representing Inclusion at internal and external events.

To take part in appropriate training and development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

To use IT equipment on a daily basis.

To attend training and meetings in different geographical areas from the service

To work flexible hours in line with service needs (i.e. evening and weekend As part of a rota system.

MOST CHALLENGING / DIFFICULT PART OF THE JOB

To be responsible for your own security and safety and be fully compliant with trust policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Work

To accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations as part as a robust duty system.
Provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A,B and C and other blood borne infections
Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of complex clients as the key worker.
To make home visits consistent with need.
To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi disciplinary colleagues where required, review care plans in a structured format and manage onward referral.
To assist and support medical and nurse prescribers during harm reduction and prescribing clinics.
To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.
Make domiciliary visits to service users particularly for those with disabilities and to those with family responsibilities.
Retain contact with service users whilst they are accommodated in residential rehabilitation units including visits when required.
To create and facilitate group work interventions.
To provide a needle exchange service.
Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.
To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.
Carryout needle exchanges, home visits and the running of clinics.
Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery
Encourage and work intensively with service users to support them move away from maintenance treatment where appropriate

Liaison

To develop and sustain links with multi-disciplinary services including statutory and non statutory providers of Tier 2,3,4 drug services, criminal justice services and providers of wrap around services.
To develop a network of contacts with relevant agencies to promote service accessibility for the client group.
To attend relevant meeting to represent Inclusion and the team when required

Administration

To keep up to date records and information for the purpose of internal and external evaluation.
To provide information and statistics consistent with the Drug Action Team (DAT) and Inclusions requirements.
To prepare and present reports when required to do so.
Demonstrate an understanding of a patients physical health needs and be able to carry out blood pressure checks, infections control checks and ensure the service is in line with COSHH standards.
Stock check/inventory re clinical items such as aprons gloves, drug testing kit, vaccines, oxygen bottles & masks etc (duty of care re H&S, infection control these items).

General

To participate in regular supervision.
To take part in annual appraisal and review based on the NHS knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
To attend relevant internal and external meetings.
To undertake any other duty relevant to the role as directed by the manager.
To be prepared to work some evenings and weekends.
To demonstrate commitment to evidenced based practice and keep up to date with trends and changes in the drug field.
A commitment to the equal opportunities and confidentiality policies of South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.

To be committed to anti-discriminatory practice.

To hold a full driving license and be prepared to travel to various locations consistent with service and client needs.

To take part in all relevant training provided by Inclusion, South Staffordshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the DAT and any other relevant agency.
To contribute towards training others involved with the client group.
To provide clinical supervision
To provide mentoring support for new and/or inexperienced workers
Line Manager provides supervision with objective for each worker to work individually on objectives, in line with Trust and occupational guidelines. Freedom to interpret how to achieve objectives. Work from offices without direct management support.
Continuous exposure to verbal and non-verbal aggression. De- Escalation techniques, debrief sessions for incidents e.g. relating to overdoses occurring on site and off site. Exposed to patients under the influence of drugs and alcohol abuse.

SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

To contribute to the development of systems and interventions as and when required.

To familiarise and use I.T. equipment as provided by Inclusion and to include ILLY (or any other introduced) and accurately record all required information.

DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS

To make decisions based on effective communication and risk management. To seek management advice where appropriate

To identify training needs and utilise supervision effectively.

To be aware of boundaries at all times.

To be responsible for identifying individual training needs and keep abreast of new trends

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

To work within and promote an integrated drug and alcohol recovery service.

To be professional at all times, including whilst representing Inclusion at internal and external events.

To take part in appropriate training and development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

To use IT equipment on a daily basis.

To attend training and meetings in different geographical areas from the service

To work flexible hours in line with service needs (i.e. evening and weekend As part of a rota system.

MOST CHALLENGING / DIFFICULT PART OF THE JOB

To be responsible for your own security and safety and be fully compliant with trust policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies Or Equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience of working with drug users.

Skills

Essential

A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies Or Equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience of working with drug users.

Skills

Essential

A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Inclusion Locations Hampshire

Alexandra Terrace

Aldershot

GU11 3HU

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Inclusion Locations Hampshire

Alexandra Terrace

Aldershot

GU11 3HU

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Kelly Pickard

Kelly.pickard@mpft.nhs.uk

03001240103

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,324 a year Bank rate

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

301-BANK-24-6764735

Job locations

Inclusion Locations Hampshire

Alexandra Terrace

Aldershot

GU11 3HU

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