Alcohol Care Team Navigator

Alcohol Care Team Navigator

locations

County Durham Drug & Alcohol - Whinney Hill

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR012474

Alcohol Care Team Navigator/ County Durham Drug and Alcohol

Location: Centre for Change, 81-88 Whinney Hill, Durham however travel will be required to a number of bases.Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, (normal working hours are 09:00-17:00 however 1 Saturday every 12 weeks-, 9am-12pmContract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,877.80 - £34,240

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

About the role

You will be an integral member of the Alcohol Care Team which provides a programme of interventions and connecting individuals into other services and settings for service users with alcohol misuse issues in a hospital environment.

What you'll do

• The post holder will deliver and contribute to the development of an innovative recovery programme which will offer a range of support to address what matters to the client. e.g. housing, benefits, welfare etc, this challenging role will involve delivering practical, bespoke interventions both in person and through a wide network of partner agencies that support people away from substance misuse and violence and towards a safer, healthier and more productive lifestyle
• Engage with new individuals onto the service and work closely with
• Carry and manage a caseload, providing consistent, person-centred support from hospital admission through to community reintegration.
• Make timely and appropriate referrals to community treatment providers, recovery services, and voluntary organisations, supporting engagement where required.
• Advocate on behalf of service users while also empowering them to make informed decisions and work towards greater independence.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner agencies to broaden support options available to service users.
• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with individuals who may be reluctant or difficult to engage, maintaining contact
• Participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and continuous professional development.What you'll need to succeed in the role;
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
  • Relevant professional qualification e.g. addiction studies, counselling, social work, therapeutic qualification.(desirable)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
  • Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP
  • Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse (where relevant to post) (desirable)

  Full job description available upon request

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What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

  Way to GoandAspirationsportals

• £500

  Recommend a Friendbonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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