Are you a talented mental health clinician (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist)?
Are you interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver community treatment in mental health?
We are seeking to recruit a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service (ACMHS) in East and North Hertfordshire. There are two roles available: one based in Stevenage and one based in Cheshunt.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
Here's what our staff say about working in the team:
“It’s a privilege to help people make the changes they want to see in their lives. I get to see about three people each day, on site, and I love my job.” (LP, Counselling Psychologist, South West ACMHS)
Watch Maleah’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRY1EFYPKt0
Please contact Helen Dudeney on 07833235057 for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. We look forward to hearing from you!
You must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
The Successful Candidate Will:
* Work with care co-ordinators and 35 - 40 service users, depending on complexity and other responsibilities.
* Carry out drug and alcohol misuse assessments, including assessment of personal strengths, recovery capital, and risks.
* Develop recovery plans using a person-centred approach to develop, implement, and evaluate needs and strengths-based care plans and risk management plans in partnership with service users, carers, and other professionals.
* Provide individual brief assessments, one-to-one and group interventions.
In Return, We Can Offer You:
* Leadership and management training opportunities.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable).
* One of the UK's best pension schemes.
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing services.
* Special leave for family and personal reasons.
* NHS Car Lease Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 staff provide health and social care for people with mental health issues, physical health issues, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering services within the community and inpatient settings. Our work is underpinned by values of choice, independence, and equality.
Values: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Helen Dudeney
* Job Title: Interim Head of Service
* Email: helen.dudeney@nhs.net
* Phone: 07833235057
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