Rough Sleeper Recovery Coordinator

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Organisation sucht engagierte Fachkräfte zur Unterstützung von Menschen mit Substanzmissbrauch, die von Obdachlosigkeit bedroht sind. In dieser Rolle bieten Sie wichtige Interventionen und Unterstützung in einem multidisziplinären Team, das sich für die Verbesserung der Lebensqualität von gefährdeten Personen einsetzt. Sie arbeiten eng mit verschiedenen Partnern zusammen und helfen, den Zugang zu Gesundheits- und Sozialdiensten zu erleichtern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für soziale Gerechtigkeit und die Unterstützung von Menschen in Not haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Nachgewiesene Erfahrung in der Arbeit in einem Gesundheits- oder Sozialpflegeumfeld.
• Kenntnisse über Substanzmissbrauch und dessen Auswirkungen.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von Engagement, Bewertung und kurzen Interventionen für Dienstnutzer mit Substanzmissbrauch.
• Aktive Outreach-Arbeit mit Obdachlosen in ihren Gemeinden.

Skills

Erfahrung im Gesundheits- oder Sozialwesen

Kenntnisse über Substanzmissbrauch

Engagement und Unterstützung für Obdachlose

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Gesundheit oder gleichwertige Erfahrung

Job description

Role Overview

The Rough Sleeper Drug and Alcohol (RSDA) Team provides a bespoke, assertive outreach, trauma-informed addictions treatment model for individuals with substance misuse needs who are at risk of homelessness or are homeless.

Team Composition

The team is a multidisciplinary group comprising Consultant Psychiatry, Non-Medical Prescribers, Assertive Outreach Workers, Recovery Coordinators, Neuropsychologists, and a Mental Health Practitioner.

Service Aim

The service supports individuals facing multiple needs and exclusions, which hinder their ability to find and sustain suitable accommodation, thereby reducing the risk of recurring homelessness.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience working in a health or social care setting
• Level 3 NVQ in health or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of substance misuse and its effects

Key Responsibilities

• Provide community-based engagement, assessment, and brief interventions to service users with substance misuse needs.
• Work alongside Local Authority staff, Rough Sleeper Initiative and Housing First Dual Diagnosis Practitioners, police, and homeless outreach workers to support rough sleepers through drop-in clinics or street outreach.
• Actively outreach to the homeless in their communities.
• Offer advice, information, advocacy, and support, providing a range of interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Use a multidisciplinary assessment approach within safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines to build trust and increase engagement.
• Manage a small caseload of service users with substance misuse problems, keeping them informed about available services and involved in developing recovery plans.
• Facilitate access to clinical, psychosocial, health, housing interventions, and other community services.

About Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust

Employing over 6,400 staff across more than 160 locations, we provide inpatient and community mental health care in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with a wide range of specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Living and Working in Greater Manchester

Experience a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene, beautiful countryside, and renowned hospitality. Our staff enjoy opportunities for learning, skill development, and contributing to innovative care improvements.

Contact for Further Details

For further information or informal visits, contact:
Name: Phil Jordan
Job Title: Team Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]