Drug & Alcohol Recovery Coordinator

Job summary

As a Drug & Alcohol Recovery Coordinator your purpose is to help improve the health & wellbeing of people with a range of substance misuse difficulties.While the role is dynamic and challenging, we will support you to develop further skills you need to thrive in the role. In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn.

As a drug and alcohol Recovery Coordinator you will manage a mixed caseload, undertake assessments, develop recovery plans, monitor prescribing interventions, and support individuals to make changes in their substance use and to help people reach their true potential.

Previous experience of working within the addictions sector would be an advantage however, we would be willing to consider applications from individuals who are able to evidence a desire to work in this area of field in addition to, having a good knowledge base of addictions work.

We actively welcome people who have lived experience of substance use and recovery to join our team.

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Main duties of the job

About you

You may have experience within the substance misuse sector or have transferable skills and be looking for a change. We are looking for people with excellent communication skills and flexibility to take on an extremely varied and rewarding role.

You will have knowledge and awareness of the factors impacting individuals who misuse substances.

Interacting with patients and the public you will be confident in giving clinical information and advice that improves their experience. Dealing with sensitive information daily, you will understand the importance of data security.

You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload and report to the clinical team lead/line manager.

Successful candidates will be effective communicators, efficient and organised and will be passionate about working with individuals to achieve recovery.

About us

Our offer to you include:

• Commitment to flexible working
• 27 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years' service with the NHS
• Individual personal development plans and a commitment to ongoing training - including opportunities to work with different services to build your experience and skills
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme and reduced public transport rates
• Structured learning and development opportunities.

In addition to our organisational benefits, Devon offers beautiful coastal and countryside locations with a wide range of social & leisure opportunities. This ranges from some of the best beaches in the Country, The Moors, Canals and rivers all of which can be accessed easily via foot, car, bike or boat.

We are committed to working in ways that are trauma informed and trauma responsive. If you are interested in this role, we recommend watching this *video from Dr. Gabor Mat who explains addiction.

*Disclaimer: Please note we did not create nor are we affiliated with this video