Substance Misuse Recovery Worker
Posted 2 weeks ago by Hourglass Staffing
- Perform risk/need assessments and develop risk management/care plans following organizational policies and procedures.
- Conduct periodic risk/need reviews based on service user needs.
- Devise, monitor, review, and update recovery care plans tailored to individual service user profiles and requirements.
- Provide comprehensive care packages, including psychosocial and psychological interventions, alongside peers and volunteers.
- Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, actively participating in team meetings.
- Manage cases using a recovery-focused approach, utilising one-on-one sessions where appropriate.
- Ensure effective communication across all levels of the service.
- Conduct screenings for drug and alcohol use.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date service user records in accordance with organisational policies.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other health and social care providers as needed.
- Report concerns related to service users' children and safeguarding issues promptly.
- Maintain detailed case notes in line with policy, documenting all interactions with service users and compiling necessary statistical information.
- Uphold the security and confidentiality of information, handling it discreetly and securely within designated systems.
- Promptly report any incidents, complaints, or grievances.
- Provide recommendations for safeguarding referrals concerning adults or children.
- Adhere to policies and procedures for lone working, taking necessary precautions for personal safety.
- Actively promote the service in a positive manner.
Requirements of the Recovery Worker:
- Prior experience in the Substance Misuse field is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Familiarity with various substances and their effects.
- Understanding of the principles underlying the recovery movement.
- Awareness of the multifaceted challenges confronted by individuals struggling with substance misuse, spanning social care, welfare benefits, health, and accommodation.
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches applicable to working with service users.
- Demonstrated appreciation for confidentiality and sensitivity when handling public and service user information.
- Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Understanding of Safeguarding Adults and Children principles and their practical application.
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- 3-6 months
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- H002
- Job ID:
- 221649832
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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