Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join the Nottingham Recovery Network's Recovery Case Management Teams.
The post holder will be an integral member of the Nottingham Recovery Network, ensuring effective joint working across all areas enabling service users to move through the system and progress out of treatment and reintegrate as quickly as possible.
The post holder will provide high quality evidenced based substance use treatment to adults with dependent drug use in line with national guidance. This will be achieved through assessment, screening, care planning, recovery planning (SMART), case management, the delivery of comprehensive, structured and unstructured treatment and implementing and evaluating treatment plans in line with Clinical Guidelines.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of clients ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your management. This will include management of service users prescribed OST.
Work as a member of the team, be flexible to the needs of the team
To be part of the on-call rota providing a response to service users and professionals in the absence of the key worker
To provide support and guidance to more junior members of the team.
To carry a caseload with responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care programmes to identify levels of dependence and create an individually tailored plan of care; to encourage the development of working towards the achievement of agreed goals.
To complete a full risk assessment of need including risk to self and others and adult/child safeguarding identification and risk management.
To link service users to appropriate internal and external services and other areas of the Nottingham Recovery Network.
To provide support to shared care and satellite clinics
To proactively maintain contact with service users instilling belief of 'Recovery'.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in partnership with the wider Nottingham Recovery Network team to case manage more complex cases and support individuals with substance misuse problems through the recovery system.
To carry a caseload of service users with dependent drug misuse including multiple needs.
The post is required to be competent and autonomous in implementing and evaluating treatment plans for more complex cases and will have the experience and knowledge to competently advise more junior members of the team.
- The post holder will be an integral member of the Nottingham Recovery Network, ensuring effective joint working across all areas enabling service users to move through the system and progress out of treatment and reintegrate as quickly as possible.
- The post holder will provide high quality evidenced based substance misuse treatment to adults with dependent drug misuse in line with national guidance. This will be achieved through assessment, screening, care planning, recovery planning (SMART), case management, the delivery of comprehensive, structured and unstructured treatment and implementing and evaluating treatment plans as defined by Models of Care 2002/2006, NICE guidelines quality standards for drug use disorders 2012 (51 & 115) and public health guidance 24.
- The post holder will have responsibility for providing support and guidance to substance misuse workers.
The post holder will proactively maintain contact with service users striving for positive outcomes for all to include where possible the attainment or maintenance of abstinence.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in partnership with the wider Nottingham Recovery Network team to case manage more complex cases and support individuals with substance misuse problems through the recovery system.
To carry a caseload of service users with dependent drug misuse including multiple needs.
The post is required to be competent and autonomous in implementing and evaluating treatment plans for more complex cases and will have the experience and knowledge to competently advise more junior members of the team.
- The post holder will be an integral member of the Nottingham Recovery Network, ensuring effective joint working across all areas enabling service users to move through the system and progress out of treatment and reintegrate as quickly as possible.
- The post holder will provide high quality evidenced based substance misuse treatment to adults with dependent drug misuse in line with national guidance. This will be achieved through assessment, screening, care planning, recovery planning (SMART), case management, the delivery of comprehensive, structured and unstructured treatment and implementing and evaluating treatment plans as defined by Models of Care 2002/2006, NICE guidelines quality standards for drug use disorders 2012 (51 & 115) and public health guidance 24.
- The post holder will have responsibility for providing support and guidance to substance misuse workers.
The post holder will proactively maintain contact with service users striving for positive outcomes for all to include where possible the attainment or maintenance of abstinence.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level knowledge in Health/Social Care or other relevant applicable field
- Experience of utilising psychosocial interventions (e.g. motivational interviewing, CBT) to initiate change
Desirable
- Nurse / social work qualification
- Professional Training/Qualifications in another relevant area e.g. counselling, psychotherapy etc
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with alcohol or drug users in a similar role
- Experience of working in the substance misuse field
- Experience of harm reduction/relapse prevention models
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Experience of delivering /group work
- oExperience of providing supervision to junior staff
Skills
Essential
- High standard of 1:1 skills
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Risk management
- Strong interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and awareness of legal procedures.
Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to provide and receive complex sensitive or contentious information where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathy or reassurance skills are required
- oAbility to assess and care plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary
- oAbility to work both autonomously and within a team
- oAbility to liaise effectively with other agencies.
- oAbility to keep calm under pressure
- oAbility to establish and maintain good, professional working relationships, both internal and external.
- oAbility to work within professional boundaries.
- oAbility to assess and manage risk
Attitudes
Essential
- oAbility to assess and manage risk
- oTo have a non-judgmental attitude towards drug and alcohol users and offenders
- oTo have a passion for excellence
- oTo have a flexible approach to work
- oTo work in accordance with the company and Nottingham Recovery Network values at all times.
Drive
Essential
- oBe confident and self-motivated
- oDemonstrate a passionate commitment to the charity and work of Double Impact and the Nottingham Recovery Network.
- oWelcome and embrace change, with a positive attitude
Personal Integrity
Essential
- oBe honest and reliable
- oBe trustworthy and respectful
- oBe personally well presented
- oMaintain excellent time-keeping and attendance
- oBe professional at all times
Teamwork
Essential
- oTo have a strong commitment to team working within the Nottingham Recovery Network
- oTo be respectful and considerate to all colleagues
- oTo enthusiastically support the team in pursuit of collective goals
- oBuild and maintain good relationships with all team members
- oBe willing to take on jobs to balance the team workload
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of all available treatment options for clients with substance misuse problems
- Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers and the ability to assess, care plan and key work individuals.
- Knowledge or experience of Motivational Interviewing and CBT
- Excellent knowledge of drugs and alcohol and their effects.
- Excellent knowledge of adult and child safeguarding
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and awareness of legal procedures
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level knowledge in Health/Social Care or other relevant applicable field
- Experience of utilising psychosocial interventions (e.g. motivational interviewing, CBT) to initiate change
Desirable
- Nurse / social work qualification
- Professional Training/Qualifications in another relevant area e.g. counselling, psychotherapy etc
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with alcohol or drug users in a similar role
- Experience of working in the substance misuse field
- Experience of harm reduction/relapse prevention models
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Experience of delivering /group work
- oExperience of providing supervision to junior staff
Skills
Essential
- High standard of 1:1 skills
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Risk management
- Strong interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and awareness of legal procedures.
Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to provide and receive complex sensitive or contentious information where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathy or reassurance skills are required
- oAbility to assess and care plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary
- oAbility to work both autonomously and within a team
- oAbility to liaise effectively with other agencies.
- oAbility to keep calm under pressure
- oAbility to establish and maintain good, professional working relationships, both internal and external.
- oAbility to work within professional boundaries.
- oAbility to assess and manage risk
Attitudes
Essential
- oAbility to assess and manage risk
- oTo have a non-judgmental attitude towards drug and alcohol users and offenders
- oTo have a passion for excellence
- oTo have a flexible approach to work
- oTo work in accordance with the company and Nottingham Recovery Network values at all times.
Drive
Essential
- oBe confident and self-motivated
- oDemonstrate a passionate commitment to the charity and work of Double Impact and the Nottingham Recovery Network.
- oWelcome and embrace change, with a positive attitude
Personal Integrity
Essential
- oBe honest and reliable
- oBe trustworthy and respectful
- oBe personally well presented
- oMaintain excellent time-keeping and attendance
- oBe professional at all times
Teamwork
Essential
- oTo have a strong commitment to team working within the Nottingham Recovery Network
- oTo be respectful and considerate to all colleagues
- oTo enthusiastically support the team in pursuit of collective goals
- oBuild and maintain good relationships with all team members
- oBe willing to take on jobs to balance the team workload
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of all available treatment options for clients with substance misuse problems
- Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers and the ability to assess, care plan and key work individuals.
- Knowledge or experience of Motivational Interviewing and CBT
- Excellent knowledge of drugs and alcohol and their effects.
- Excellent knowledge of adult and child safeguarding
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and awareness of legal procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
