Job Ref: 213082596

Date: 2021-01-26 17:37:32

Apply Now

Job Title: Recovery Worker – Alcohol

Location: Aylesbury

Salary: £24,366.20 – £25,051 p.a.

Job type: Full time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week) and may include evening, weekend and bank holiday work

Position Purpose:

To work with the team to provide a dedicated comprehensive recovery focused service for people with alcohol misuse across Bucks
To provide structured psychosocial interventions, group work and harm minimisation support within a recovery framework
To contribute to the delivery of the company's business plans and ensuring that the company's vision and values are embedded within the organisationResponsibility for:

The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe and effective psychosocial interventions to alcohol users and non-opiate users within a community setting
The caseload will be lower than generic recovery workers within the service as there will be the expectation that service users will be seen weekly / fortnightly
Treatment for the alcohol cohort will be delivered within a 12-week time frame, apart from the most complex service users
The post holder will deliver evidence-based interventions in line with Inclusions alcohol pathway. This will include referral into the 8-week alcohol group
The post holder will work collaboratively with the alcohol detox nurse / NMPs / Medics to ensure a seamless transition into and through alcohol detox
Embracing the concept of recovery and demonstrating this in your clinical work
Ensuring that your work is evidence based, up to date and in accordance with current policy and legislation
Keeping up to date and accurate records and documentationYour skills & experience will include:

Extensive experience and a good understanding of service users with alcohol related problems
Experience in managing a caseload of service users with complex needs
Awareness of issues faced by others involved with people experiencing drug and alcohol related problems
Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor the message to the audience
Able to deliver a range of services/treatments/interventions in a person centred, non-judgmental manner
Able to demonstrate flexibility and creativity when developing support packages
Collaborative team working skills
Adaptable and able to work in a challenging and changeable environment
Ability to deliver against agreed objectives and targetsQualifications:

Vocational qualification e.g. NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification
Demonstrable education and/or training in substance use workKey Competencies:

Passion and charisma; genuinely motivated to work within a team to drive success
Results/process oriented by sharing a proactive approach and resourcefulness to manage timelines, analyse priorities, and deliver consistent disciplined actions
Willingness to change directions frequently in the spirit of continuous improvement to be effective daily and monthly
Strategic thinker that commands quality, performance, and superior communications with the team and service usersThe successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.

Please click on the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for the application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Recovery Worker, Social Care Worker, Recovery Support Worker, Drug Misuse Support Worker, Alcohol Misuse Support Worker, Social Care Support may also be considered for this role

Apply Now