Description
Mildmay Mission Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to support adults with complex needs. The successful candidate will assess, identify and manage risk, and provide guidance to the internal team and external partners.
The Substance Misuse Recovery Worker will support inpatients under Mildmay's HIV, Homeless and Substance Misuse recovery programme. They will assess patients on a 1:1 basis, provide psychosocial interventions and develop and implement care plans supporting patients with a history of substance misuse and addiction.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing person-centered specialist support to patients
- Assessing needs and setting goals specifically in relation to substance misuse
- Facilitating relevant psychosocial interventions
- Developing and implementing individualised, person-centred, comprehensive care plans
- Liaising with families, partners and/or Next of Kin where appropriate
- Participating in discharge planning and making onward referrals
The ideal candidate will have experience of working within substance misuse services, care planning, and managing a caseload. Essential qualifications include a professional qualification in a relevant subject and a Level 3 qualification in substance misuse or Health and Social Care.
The post is part of a multidisciplinary team, and the successful candidate will be required to work flexibly and as part of a team.
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year Inclusive LWT Contract: Fixed term Duration: 6 months Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working