PH & SU - Substance Use Recovery Worker (South West England)

Job title

PH & SU - Substance Use Recovery Worker (South West England)

Job Category

Social Care Non-Qualified

Location

Rothermere House, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA148JQ, Turning Point

Hours per week

37.50

Salary

£18.50 per hour

Job description

• Effective case management of service users with substance use issues;

• To carry out comprehensive substance use assessments including assessment of personal strengths and identification of any risk factors;

• Formulate, monitor and review risk assessments and risk management plans that effectively safeguard and protect service users and families/carers from harm;

• To develop person centred recovery plans using a strengths-based approach in partnership with service users and others involved in their support network;

• Maintain a high standard of case notes and prepare and present narrative reports as required;

• Effective delivery of Group intervention sessions;

• Consistent, timely and accurate collection, recording and reporting of data and information relating to a client treatment journey;

• Ensuring achievement of key performance indicators relevant to your role;

• Effective multiagency working with statutory and non-statutory agencies in relation to the wider presenting needs and complexities of service users;

• Deliver and support harm reduction interventions, including needle exchange and access to physical health care including BBV and health screening;

• Ensuring all paperwork and recording in accordance with Turning Point policy and procedure and follow information governance guidelines.

• Essential

• Substance use knowledge;

• Experience and knowledge of effective caseload management;

• Demonstrable skills and knowledge in assessing risk presentedby clients to themselves and others;

• Knowledge of engagement and intervention strategies;

• Harm reduction, suicide and self-harm aware;

• Organised with IT skills;

• Ability to manage own time, prioritise activities and maintainaccountability for your work;

• Experience of working in partnership with different agencies;

• Maintain clear professional boundaries.