Service Care Solutions are supporting a reputable non-profit provider in and they are currently recruiting for a Case Manager (Known sometimes as a Recovery Worker) to join their team on a permanent basis. This Service have supported Service Users with addictions for a number of years and pride themselves on being innovative and forward thinking and work closely with the recovery communities they serve to provide flexible, responsive services, which offer the best possible recovery outcomes for all our service users.
This service is looking for a dedicated individual with experience working with Service Users with Addictions.
This role is based within the Open Access Team.
The role of a Case Manager
To demonstrate expert and effective practice around substance misuse treatment. Provide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments and a needle exchange service.
Key roles and responsibilities for a Case Manager
• Undertake comprehensive assessments in order to assess the eligibility and suitability, strengths and needs of a service user in relation to the service.
• To devise, monitor, review and update recovery care plans within the service to ensure that service users’ needs are met in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Deliver care packages including, where appropriate, psychosocial and psychological interventions
• Conduct risk/need assessments and implement risk management/care plans and reviews in line with policy and procedures
• To contribute to the effective performance of all staff within the team, through effective coaching, mentoring and practice supervision whilst adhering to current legislation and evidenced based practices.
Essential experience and Knowledge for the Case Manager Role
• Knowledge of substances and their effects
• Knowledge of health and safety including the ability to access high risk situations.
• Understanding of the recovery movement
• Understand the complexities of multi-disciplinary working.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children principles and application in practice
• Knowledge of mental health issues
Essential requirements for a Case Manager;
• Relevant Degree/ L5 qualification e.g. Social Work, Psychology,
OR
• Diploma in Substance Misuse or equivalent
AND
• L3 Drug and Alcohol or equivalent
Benefits of the role and joining this service-
• Annual Holiday 29 days per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years’ service and 34 after 5; plus, Public Holidays Life
• Assurance Life assurance of 2 x annual salary
• Pension Scheme
• Plus Much more!
If you are interested in this role please apply via this advert or by sending your CV to (url removed)