Recovery Engagement Specialist

Change Grow Live; Coventry; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

25 days holiday

Wellness hour

Wellness hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension

Staff discounts

Training and development

Refer-a-friend scheme

Resumo da oferta

Change Grow Live in Coventry is seeking an Engagement Worker to support individuals facing substance misuse challenges. You will engage clients, conduct triage and assessments, and coordinate referrals to treatment within a committed, compassionate team.

The role requires flexible hours including some evenings and weekends, with home visits and driving an advantage. 37.5 hours weekly, permanent contract in a charity setting in the UK.

Qualificações

• Solid understanding of substance misuse and experience in a similar field.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong IT proficiency.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise competing demands.
• Flexible approach, including occasional late evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to conduct home visits; valid driver’s license is an advantage.
• Knowledge of mental health interventions and best practices.
• Team-oriented mindset with collaboration across professionals and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and information governance.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with individuals experiencing substance misuse challenges and offer support and recovery-focused interventions.
• Conduct triage and personalised assessments to identify pathways for structured treatment.
• Conduct substance screening and blood-borne virus testing; complete AUDIT and SADQ screening tools.
• Coordinate clinical assessments with the nursing team as needed.
• Liaise with partner agencies to ensure seamless service user engagement.
• Deliver harm-reduction advice and brief interventions during triage and assessment.
• Contribute to development of referral into treatment pathway and manage referrals.

Conhecimentos

Substance misuse knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Independent working

Driver’s license (advantage)

Ferramentas

IT proficiency

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Change Grow Live in Coventry is seeking an Engagement Worker to support individuals facing substance misuse challenges. You will engage clients, conduct triage and assessments, and coordinate referrals to treatment within a committed, compassionate team.

The role requires flexible hours including some evenings and weekends, with home visits and driving an advantage. 37.5 hours weekly, permanent contract in a charity setting in the UK.