PH & SU - Substance Use Recovery Worker

WHAT I NEED

Essential : 

• Substance use knowledge
• Experience and knowledge of effective caseload management
• Demonstrable skills and knowledge in assessing risk presented by clients to themselves and others
• Knowledge of engagement and intervention strategies
• Harm reduction, suicide and self-harm aware; Organised with IT skills
• Ability to manage own time, prioritise activities and maintain accountability for your work
• Experience of working in partnership with different agencies
• Maintain clear professional boundaries. 

Desirable : 

• Relevant professional qualification.

HOW I OPERATE:

Demonstrate a positive attitude to your work

You will enjoy helping others and supporting individuals to achieve their goals

Being a great team member and working collaboratively will be something you enjoy

Maintain a high-level belief in our service user's capacity to change and model a nonjudgemental approach

Reflective practice, learning and effective team work

Maintain professional boundaries and present a professional image at all times

Treat everyone with respect and promote individuals equality, diversity and rights.

WHAT I AM ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

Effective case management of service users with substance use issues

To carry out comprehensive substance use assessments including assessment of personal strengths and identification of any risk factors

Formulate, monitor and review risk assessments and risk management plans that effectively safeguard and protect service users and families/carers from harm

To develop person centred recovery plans using a strengthsbased approach in partnership with service users and others involved in their support network

Maintain a high standard of case notes and prepare and present narrative reports as required

Effective delivery of Group intervention sessions

Consistent, timely and accurate collection, recording and reporting of data and information relating to a client treatment journey

Ensuring achievement of key performance indicators relevant to your role

Effective multiagency working with statutory and nonstatutory agencies in relation to the wider presenting needs and complexities of service users

Deliver and support harm reduction interventions, including needle exchange and access to physical health care including BBV and health screening

Ensuring all paperwork and recording in accordance with our policy and procedure and follow information governance guidelines.