Hospital Liaison Worker

Hospital Liaison Worker

locations

Weymouth - Weymouth Coffee Tavern

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

JR012924

In-Reach Worker (Weymouth)

Location: Weymouth Coffee TavernWorking Hours: 37Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,877 - £34,240

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

As a Hospital Liaison Worker (In-Reach), you will play a key role in providing specialist assessments, brief interventions and discharge planning for patients presenting with drug or alcohol related needs. Working in partnership with Dorset County Hospital and the Addictions Team, you will help ensure safe, coordinated transitions from hospital to community treatment to reduce relapse and prevent hospital readmission.

What You’ll Do

• Provide in-reach support to patients within the hospital setting, completing assessments and appropriate interventions.

• Co-develop

  multi-agency discharge plans and care pathwaysto support sustained recovery.

• Work closely with hospital teams including

  Psychiatric Liaison, Emergency Department, Maternity and Addictions Services.

• Maintain effective links with external services such as

  GPs, community treatment, outreach, housing, prison and justice services.

• Offer

  advice, guidance and trainingto healthcare professionals on recognising and managing drug and alcohol related issues.

• Contribute to improved treatment outcomes, quality of care and patient experience.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Experience working in substance misuse, mental health, or a related health/social care setting.

• To be able to communicate confidently and builds strong, collaborative working relationships.

• Understand the challenges faced by individuals affected by drug and alcohol use.

• Be passionate about supporting people to make healthy changes and improve their quality of life.

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

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 

Closing Date: