Senior Worker Practitioner

Change Grow Liveare a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.

Our core values areBe open be compassionate and be boldand our teams apply these dailyoffering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior RecoveryWorker who has theskills and experience to assess and engage with our service users with complex needs. You will ensure that they access the right intervention at the right time in a way that best meets their needs.

You will be working as part of a team based at Great Western Hospital. The team supports people experiencing drug and alcohol issues during their time in hospital. You will work in partnership with GWH and CGL acting as a key link into our service.

Where: Swindon

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

About the Role:

• Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
• Hold a caseload of our most complex service users and provide excellent care
• Providing screening assessment and recovery planning and onward referrals.
• Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
• Ensure service users receive a comprehensive recovery-focused plan including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
• Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.
• Advocate for the involvement of family members service users and the community.
• Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
• Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery resilience peer support and self-determination.

About You:

• Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
• Previous experience working in substance misuse
• Excel in both verbal and written communication with proficient IT skills.
• Demonstrate proactive qualities working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions services and best practices.
• Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals agencies and internal/external stakeholders.
• Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively always prioritising the needs of service users.
• Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
• Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.
  
  

What we offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionally youll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.

• A dedicated Wellness hour each week access to a Wellness hub and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
• A wide range of benefits including discounts for shopping cinema holidays and more.
• A warm and supportive team environment.
• Extensive training career development and progression opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme..

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.