Prison-to-Community Substance Misuse Link Worker

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Northampton

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (NHFT) is recruiting a Band 5 substance misuse worker to assess needs for those leaving prison and plan transition to community healthcare services. The post involves building links with specialist substance misuse services, supporting colleagues with complex cases, and providing assessments and brief interventions.

A driving licence and prison clearance are required due to countywide duties.

Qualifications

Registered qualification (Registered nurse/SW/OT) or a related degree.
Driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
Prison clearance is prerequiite prior to offer due to custodial and community work.

Responsibilities

Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to identify those leaving prison needing access to community healthcare.
Work independently under team leader guidance.
Build links with local substance misuse services to aid joint working and referrals.
Provide specialist mental health/substance misuse assessments for complex needs.
Offer brief interventions while awaiting referral services.
Maintain own caseload and escalate concerns as needed.
Collaborate with service users to identify onward community needs and referrals.