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The Role - The role of a Part time Recovery Worker is to manage a caseload of service users who are accessing the service due to struggling with Substance Misuse Problems.
This role incorporates involvement with a range of other workers who will also be supporting service users.Main responsibilities / duties -- Deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities.- Support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based interventions.- Manage an active caseload providing structured brief interventions and/or other psychosocial and pharmacotherapy interventions in compliance with our delivery model.- Assess service users, carrying out triage and comprehensive assessment as required and making appropriate onward referrals to specialist agencies.- Assess and manage risk ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for all through active risk prevention.- Develop and disseminate substance misuse information and give advice on health & social well being in both groups and one to one settings.- Screen for substance use in line with organisational guidelines and taking appropriate follow up actions.- Screen for Blood borne viruses (BBV), with the aim to prevent/control the onward spread of infection whilst supporting vulnerable service users, following organisational policy.The Perfect Candidate -This role calls for a caring and driven individual who puts others before themselves.The role involves managing a complex caseload of service users within a busy environment, so experience within this role of role is required.
The perfect candidate would also have good knowledge of substance misuse and the pathways to recovery as to help service users in the most effective way possible.
Candidates must have previous experience working for a Substance Misuse Service and have experience managing a caseload.
Candidate applications without this experience will not be considered. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £18 - £22 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-15 13:11:28
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About the Role
NMP's are integral members of our multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services.
Offering care for presenting clients, prescribing and/or making amendments to prescriptions of opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications, they take a lead role in developing the prescribing clinic, acting as a point of contact for other workers and partner agencies around prescribing issues.
Duties of the role
Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for service users.
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice.
Priorities health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed.
Assess, update, and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes.
Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
Communicate effectively with service users and careers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
Essential Criteria
Candidates must be a Qualified pharmacist with current GPhC registration or First level registered nurse with a current PIN or a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber
Benefits of the working for this employer
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service
Half day each week from Home for CPD
Flexible working arrangements
Paid ‘Wellness' hour each week along with a ‘Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme
Protected CPD time
Free access to the RCNi learning platform
Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
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Type: Permanent Location: East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £47085 - £52541 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-10 09:16:38
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About the role
A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become a Women's worker within our Nottinghamshire Change Grow Live substance misuse service. Some women may have experienced trauma & have a genuine reason not to be able to work with men, do you have experience in this area? You will deliver a bespoke service to complex females with substance misuse issues, including assertive outreach to women who are homeless, and women living in refuges, with a view to enabling them to access services and improve their life opportunities. You will need to have experience of managing caseloads of people and know how to manage risk and minimise harm.
You will also need knowledge of substance misuse and related issues, through a previous professional role, academic study or from personal recovery experience.
Essential Criteria
An understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
Gender specific working and associated risks and challenges
People experiencing multiple disadvantages ie: Homelessness, Mental health, Domestic Abuse.
Experience in managing caseloads of people within a CQC registered service
Candidates are to have experience in at least one of the following sectors
Substance misuse services
Rehabilitation services
Support worker within elderly care or with adults with a learning disability
Prison service
Children's services, supporting young people
Hospitals and other medical practices
Safeguarding
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description.
This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Nottinghamshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £27449 - £31529 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-05 15:13:02
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The Role -The role of a Recovery Worker is to manage a caseload of service users who are accessing the service due to struggling with Substance Misuse Problems.
This role incorporates involvement with a range of other workers who will also be supporting service users.Main responsibilities / duties -- Deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities.- Support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based interventions.- Manage an active caseload providing structured brief interventions and/or other psychosocial and pharmacotherapy interventions in compliance with our delivery model.- Assess service users, carrying out triage and comprehensive assessment as required and making appropriate onward referrals to specialist agencies.- Assess and manage risk ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for all through active risk prevention.- Develop and disseminate substance misuse information and give advice on health & social well being in both groups and one to one settings.- Screen for substance use in line with organisational guidelines and taking appropriate follow up actions.- Screen for Blood borne viruses (BBV), with the aim to prevent/control the onward spread of infection whilst supporting vulnerable service users, following organisational policy.The Perfect Candidate -This role calls for a caring and driven individual who puts others before themselves.The role involves managing a complex caseload of service users within a busy environment, so experience within this role of role is required.
The perfect candidate would also have good knowledge of substance misuse and the pathways to recovery as to help service users in the most effective way possible.
Please Note - Candidates must have previous experience working for a Substance Misuse Service and have experience managing a caseload.
Candidate applications without this experience will not be considered.
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Type: Contract Location: Derbyshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £18 - £22 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-28 15:48:30
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The Role -The role of a Recovery Worker is to manage a caseload of service users who are accessing the service due to struggling with Substance Misuse Problems.
This role incorporates involvement with a range of other workers who will also be supporting service users.Main responsibilities / duties -- Deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities.- Support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based interventions.- Manage an active caseload providing structured brief interventions and/or other psychosocial and pharmacotherapy interventions in compliance with our delivery model.- Assess service users, carrying out triage and comprehensive assessment as required and making appropriate onward referrals to specialist agencies.- Assess and manage risk ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for all through active risk prevention.- Develop and disseminate substance misuse information and give advice on health & social well being in both groups and one to one settings.- Screen for substance use in line with organisational guidelines and taking appropriate follow up actions.- Screen for Blood borne viruses (BBV), with the aim to prevent/control the onward spread of infection whilst supporting vulnerable service users, following organisational policy.The Perfect Candidate -This role calls for a caring and driven individual who puts others before themselves.The role involves managing a complex caseload of service users within a busy environment, so experience within this role of role is required.
The perfect candidate would also have good knowledge of substance misuse and the pathways to recovery as to help service users in the most effective way possible.
Please Note - Candidates must have previous experience working for a Substance Misuse Service and have experience managing a caseload.
Candidate applications without this experience will not be considered.
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Type: Contract Location: Lancashire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £18 - £22 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-28 15:44:07
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The Role - The role of a Recovery Worker is to manage a caseload of service users who are accessing the service due to struggling with Substance Misuse Problems.
This role incorporates involvement with a range of other workers who will also be supporting service users.
Main responsibilities / duties - - Deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities. - Support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based interventions. - Manage an active caseload providing structured brief interventions and/or other psychosocial and pharmacotherapy interventions in compliance with our delivery model. - Assess service users, carrying out triage and comprehensive assessment as required and making appropriate onward referrals to specialist agencies. - Assess and manage risk ensuring a safe and appropriate environment for all through active risk prevention. - Develop and disseminate substance misuse information and give advice on health & social well being in both groups and one to one settings. - Screen for substance use in line with organisational guidelines and taking appropriate follow up actions. - Screen for Blood borne viruses (BBV), with the aim to prevent/control the onward spread of infection whilst supporting vulnerable service users, following organisational policy. The Perfect Candidate - This role calls for a caring and driven individual who puts others before themselves. The role involves managing a complex caseload of service users within a busy environment, so experience within this role of role is required.
The perfect candidate would also have good knowledge of substance misuse and the pathways to recovery as to help service users in the most effective way possible.
Candidates must have previous experience working for a Substance Misuse Service and have experience managing a caseload.
Candidate applications without this experience will not be considered.
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Type: Contract Location: Cheshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £18 - £22 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-28 15:37:59
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I am currently recruiting for a probation officer to work alongside the youth offending team in Liverpool on an initial 6 month contract.
Candidates will be working within a YOS team to identify, manage and prepare appropriate young adult for transition into adult services in line with Transitions to adulthood best practice, and Maintain a Transitions to adulthood activity tracker to ensure all key activity is accounted for.
LOCATION: Liverpool
HOURS: 37 hours per week
PAY RATE: £26.45
Full Job Description
Depending on the role, work may include:
Working with people on probation to analyse and address their behaviour;
Assessing offender needs;
The preparation and delivery of reports (Court, Parole etc)
The assessment and management of the risk of serious harm posed by individuals
Accurate case recording
Deliver and lead accredited programmes in adherence to the Programme Manual
Able to facilitate learning events, provide guidance, support, feedback and mentoring to operational staff across the Probation Service through a programme of learning events.
The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Essential Requirements
Possession of a Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.
Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years.
Experience and knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly.
Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including Court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports.
Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales - NDelius and OASys.
Working knowledge of Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to andrew.quinney@servicecare.org.uk or call Andy on 01772 208962 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Liverpool, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £26.45 per hour
Posted: 2024-03-28 10:34:44
