About the role:
1. Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
2. Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral
3. Reducing alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
4. Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
5. Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
6. Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination
7. Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.
8. Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery
9. Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users
10. Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc
11. Supporting the alcohol team with the monthly community detox
About you:
12. Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
13. Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
14. Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
15. Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
16. Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
17. Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
18. Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
19. Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
20. Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others
What we will give to you:
21. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
22. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
23. Contributory pension scheme
24. Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
25. A friendly and supportive team
26. Training, career development & progression opportunities
27. Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe Outer London Weighting (£2,195.72) Closing Date 6/7/2025