About the role:
1. Accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations for care.
2. Consult with Primary Care (GP’s), community mental health services, mental health hospitals, IAPT services and other providers of mental health and substance use support to give services users a robust package of care to support their recovery.
3. Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of service users with complex needs.
4. Conduct comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi-disciplinary partners where required, review care plans in a structured format and manage onward referrals.
5. Conduct home visits to service users to support those with disabilities and to those with family responsibilities.
6. Develop and sustain links with multi-disciplinary including statutory and non-statutory providers, Criminal Justice and wrap around services.
About you:
7. Excellent knowledge and understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
8. Excellent knowledge and understanding of prescription drug dependence, related health and co-morbidities, or ability and willingness to learn.
9. Experience of working with clients with complex physical and/ or mental health needs including co-morbidity.
10. Experience of working in a highly pressurised environment and the ability to use strategies to prioritise and manage work-load.
11. Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives.
What we will give to you:
12. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
13. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
14. Contributory pension scheme
15. Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
16. A friendly and supportive team
17. Training, career development & progression opportunities
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.
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