Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker - E&N Herts

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Wake Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker for their Adult Community Mental Health Service in East and North Hertfordshire. The role involves assessing and supporting individuals with substance misuse issues, providing individual and group interventions, and developing comprehensive recovery plans. Join a Trust rated 'Outstanding' for service quality and benefit from competitive holiday, training opportunities, and comprehensive wellbeing services.

Benefits

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Leadership and management training opportunities

Comprehensive health and wellbeing services

NHS Car Lease Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license and have access to a car.
• Experience in mental health services or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out drug and alcohol misuse assessments.
• Develop recovery plans with service users and professionals.
• Provide individual and group interventions.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention Skills

Person-centred Approach

Job description

Are you a talented mental health clinician (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist)?

Are you interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver community treatment in mental health?

We are seeking to recruit a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service (ACMHS) in East and North Hertfordshire. There are two roles available: one based in Stevenage and one in Cheshunt.

We welcome diversity and encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental health difficulties.

Here’s what our staff say about working in the team:

“It’s a privilege to help people make the changes they want to see in their lives. I get to see about three people each day, on site, and I love my job.” (LP, Counselling Psychologist, South West ACMHS)

Watch Maleah’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRY1EFYPKt0

Please contact Helen Dudeney on 07833235057 for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. We look forward to hearing from you!

You must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Work with care co-ordinators and 35 - 40 service users, depending on complexity and other responsibilities
• Carry out drug and alcohol misuse assessments, including assessment of personal strengths, recovery capital, and risks
• Develop recovery plans using a person-centred approach to develop, implement, and evaluate needs and strengths-based care plans and risk management plans in partnership with service users, carers, and other professionals
• Provide individual brief assessments, one-to-one and group interventions

In Return, We Can Offer You:

• Leadership and management training opportunities
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
• Special leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.

Our team of over 4,000 staff provides health and social care for people with mental health issues, physical health issues, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk. We deliver services within the community and inpatient settings, underpinned by values of choice, independence, and equality.

Our Values: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Helen Dudeney
• Job Title: Interim Head of Service
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]