Senior Practitioner – Complex Needs & Recovery Lead

Change Grow Live; Birkenhead; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellness hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, etc.

Training and progression opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Wirral is seeking a Senior Worker/Practitioner to assess and engage service users with complex needs, delivering high-quality treatment and care. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, managing a caseload and leading practice within the service.

The role requires extensive experience in substance misuse, excellent communication, and independent working skills. The post offers full-time hours, with pro rata for part-time scenarios, and a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
• Previous experience working in substance misuse.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
• Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Drug & alcohol experience

Substance misuse experience

Verbal & written communication

Independence & time management

Mental health understanding

Interpersonal collaboration

Governance & safeguarding

Continuous learning

IT literacy

Team leadership

Tools

MS Office

General IT skills

Job description

Change Grow Live in Wirral is seeking a Senior Worker/Practitioner to assess and engage service users with complex needs, delivering high-quality treatment and care. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, managing a caseload and leading practice within the service.

The role requires extensive experience in substance misuse, excellent communication, and independent working skills. The post offers full-time hours, with pro rata for part-time scenarios, and a 12-month fixed-term contract.