About the role:
1. Engage people who have substance misuse problems and provide them with advice, support and recovery focused interventions to support their access into treatment services
2. To complete personalised assessments with service users wishing to access structured treatment
3. To book nurse alcohol assessments with a member of the clinical team where the need has been identified. Where a clinical assessment is needed.
4. To liaise with partnership agencies who are referring service users to update with regards to engagement
5. To deliver robust harm reduction and brief intervention advice during the triage process
6. To be responsible for managing the referral-In spreadsheet ensuring this is kept up to date
7. To effectively manage any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the triage process
About you:
8. Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
9. Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
10. Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
11. To be flexible and able to work a late night on occasion .
12. There maybe a need conduct home visit assessments where access to services maybe difficult there for having a driving licence is of an advantage to the role.
13. Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
14. 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
15. Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
16. Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
17. 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:
18. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
19. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
20. Contributory pension scheme
21. Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
22. A friendly and supportive team
23. Training, career development & progression opportunities
24. Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications