Dual Diagnosis Worker
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Job Title: Dual Diagnosis Worker
Location: Based within a residential service across 4 sites in Croydon. (Walking distance from East Croydon train and tram links). Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £32,000
Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday working between 10:00 - 18:00. Hours may vary depending on service needs.
About The Role
We're looking for a Dual Diagnosis Worker with expertise in mental health and substance use to join our team in Croydon. Based in a residential service, you'll support residents with mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis. In this role, you'll use your specialist knowledge to help both residents and the wider team overcome personal challenges.
You'll use evidence-based approaches to support recovery, independence, and integration through holistic assessments. As a comorbidity specialist, you'll guide the team in achieving positive outcomes for residents. Your main duties include:
Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.
Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.
Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.
Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.
Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning.
About You
We are looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with experience in interventions, and in a similar role. The ideal candidate will have practical experience and relevant qualifications, and be skilled in engaging reluctant individuals. You must be resilient, proactive, and a strong problem solver to build the trusting relationships essential for this role.
If this sounds like you, take a look at the further criteria:
Full knowledge on comorbidity and complex needs, able to share knowledge, skills, and experience with others
Previous experience in a similar role, providing interventions and holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges
Ability to provide specialist support and knowledge in risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation, substance misuse and mental health
A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning
Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction
Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer:
25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
Employer Pension Contribution
Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
Life Assurance Scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Annual Staff Awards
EDI Ambassador programme
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.