Job summary
The principal purpose of the job is to improve the health & wellbeing of people with a range of substance misuse difficulties.
We are committed to working in ways that are trauma informed and trauma responsive.
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Main duties of the job
- Active involvement in the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate Drug and Alcohol Services as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Implementing specific review of care packages to individuals and groups within standard protocols, integrated care pathways and recovery principles.
- Providing evidence based advice and consultancy to patients, family members/Carers within standard protocols for care co-ordination/ care management.
- Organising and managing a defined caseload under guidance and work as lone workers where appropriate. The post holder will be accountable for their own actions within the delivery of this care.
- Seeking advice and expertise of a registered practitioner when required through the use of regular managerial and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
About us
Walnut Lodge is a friendly and supportive team which works with individuals with substance misuse issues to improve their lives.
The team is committed to supporting recovery.
We offer a supported induction where you will be guided through daily aspects of the post and will be allocated a named supervisor.
You will receive 1-1 clinical supervision and access to in house peer support and on going training and information sessions .
There will be an opportunity to work with a wide range of health and social care professionals across Torbay.
If you would like an informal chat or visit , please contact us on 01803 604330 and ask to speak to a clinical lead.
Why work with us
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To hold a caseload and provide support and treatment for drug and alcohol usersin the Torbay Locality.
- To participate in clinical meetings and to work collaboratively with othercolleagues in the multi-disciplinary team
- To provide evidence-based advice, guidance and consultancy to patients,family members, carers and professionals within standard protocols
- Responsible for the delivery of specific care packages including assessing,planning, intervention and evaluation within standard protocols andaccountable for their own actions within the delivery of this care.
- Be able to implement a range of mental health and substance misuseassessments and interventions consistent with a Recovery approach where theneeds of the individual and their Carers are held as central and theirinvolvement is proactively encouraged
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To hold a caseload and provide support and treatment for drug and alcohol usersin the Torbay Locality.
- To participate in clinical meetings and to work collaboratively with othercolleagues in the multi-disciplinary team
- To provide evidence-based advice, guidance and consultancy to patients,family members, carers and professionals within standard protocols
- Responsible for the delivery of specific care packages including assessing,planning, intervention and evaluation within standard protocols andaccountable for their own actions within the delivery of this care.
- Be able to implement a range of mental health and substance misuseassessments and interventions consistent with a Recovery approach where theneeds of the individual and their Carers are held as central and theirinvolvement is proactively encouraged
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Willingness to work towards obtaining drug and alcohol qualifications
Desirable
- Drug and/ or alcohol specific qualifications
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to Diploma level or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of Mental Health and Substance misuse presentations and medications
- An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a person's mental health and monitoring of the same
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate action to take.
- Basic IT skills
- Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health and substance misuse
Desirable
- An understanding of Care Coordination/ Management process
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Willingness to work towards obtaining drug and alcohol qualifications
Desirable
- Drug and/ or alcohol specific qualifications
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to Diploma level or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of Mental Health and Substance misuse presentations and medications
- An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a person's mental health and monitoring of the same
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate action to take.
- Basic IT skills
- Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health and substance misuse
Desirable
- An understanding of Care Coordination/ Management process
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.
