Senior Worker/ Practitioner
$32,802–$35,069 year
On-siteCoventry, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Provide unwavering support to service users from initial contact through their recovery journey, implementing tailored interventions to reduce substance use harm via group sessions or one-on-one engagement. Ensure comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plans including pre-detox preparation and post-care support. Collaborate with community organizations to enhance recovery resources by referring clients to mutual aid groups and advocate for family and community involvement. Carry a caseload of complex clients to develop personalized treatment journey plans while facilitating social re-integration and promoting resilience. Lead mentoring and volunteer programmes by supervising peer mentors and expanding the mentor offer. Deputise for the Team Lead on operational duties. Full-time 37.5 hours per week including evening and weekend work. Based in Coventry.
Required Qualifications
- Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues
- Experience of working within a similar field ideally within prison/criminal justice
- Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written
- Good IT skills
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Excellent time management and prioritising skills
- Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
- Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
- Experience of working with people who have multiple and complex needs
- Understand the importance of information governance processes
- Commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
- Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills
- Ability and experience of delivering mentoring training and supervision sessions to mentors and volunteers
- Ability to work evening and weekend shifts
- Must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application
- Must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level
Desired Qualifications
- Experience of working within a similar field ideally within prison/criminal justice
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