Specialist Recovery Coordinator

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you request sponsorship to undertake this role your application will be withdrawn.

• Undertaking specialist assessment and care coordination of individuals presenting with housing problems, including use of substances
• Delivering interventions for substance use in both group and individual formats, also holding a caseload of service users
• Providing consultation, support and advice in relation to substance use issues
• Holding a caseload of service users, being responsible for offering a range of interventions to those individuals. Including harm reduction interventions
• Ensuring that your work is evidence based, up to date and in accordance with current policy and legislation.
• Keeping up to date and accurate records and documentation.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a dedicated, comprehensive service to people experiencing homelessness, being at risk of homelessness and having substance related problems, or being at risk of relapse back into substance use and have a history of, or are at risk of disengaging from services. To also work closely with and provide advice and guidance to colleagues within the housing options team to integrate substance use intervention into care plans, increasing engagement and ongoing support, where appropriate.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!