Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
1. Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral
2. Reducing alcohol-related harm to service users and the wider community
3. Promoting carer, service user, and community involvement
4. Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
5. Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination
6. Research, design, and prepare subject matter and materials for groups/pods
7. Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery
8. Engage in debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods, reviewing progress and concerns with service users
9. Tailor specific workshops around the needs of service users, such as anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc.
10. Support the alcohol team with the monthly community detox
About you:
1. Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience working within a similar field
2. Experience working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour
3. Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written, with good IT skills
4. Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
5. Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
6. 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
7. Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
8. Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
9. Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills, and contribute to the learning and development of others
What we will give to you:
1. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising by 1 day for each year of service, capped at 30 days
2. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assistance Programme
3. Contributory pension scheme
4. Several benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
5. A friendly and supportive team
6. Training, career development, and progression opportunities
7. Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme
Additional notes:
* If sponsorship is required, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible under the Skilled Worker route if you meet the minimum salary requirements. More information can be found here.
* Please reflect on the details outlined in the job description when completing your application to help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the role.
Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.
Salary Range (pro rata if part-time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35), ILW / OLW / Fringe Outer London Weighting (£2,195.72). Closing Date: 6/7/2025
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