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Aftercare Practitioner

Change Grow Live, Walsall

Aftercare Practitioner

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Change Grow Live, Walsall

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 28 Mar | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8676e20f62c24a8e82adf3be59c16b23

Full Job Description

  • Help individuals to develop recovery resources and access peer and mutual support groups to develop their own recovery capital
  • Aftercare care coordinator overseeing assigned groups of service users
  • Support the development of service based recovery communities
  • Triage assessment and onward referral to a range of treatment/community support agencies
  • Carry out risk assessments and risk management
  • Carry out comprehensive service user assessments, including asset mapping of community resources and develop individual recovery plans
  • Work with prescribing clinicians to support substitute prescribing regimes to improve social functioning
  • To assist and carry out appropriate screening processes including DBST, urine and saliva tests, after completion of appropriate training or demonstration of relevant experience
  • To carry out key harm reduction strategies such as running of the Needle Exchange and distribution of Naloxone, after completion of appropriate training or demonstration of relevant experience

    Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field
  • Accomplished written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of personal IT competency
  • The ability to accurately update and maintain records in a timely
    • fashion and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g. reports
  • Excellent time management skills, and an ability to work on own initiative, prioritising accordingly
  • Good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services and good practice
  • Ability to liaise and work in partnership with a wide range of professionals and agencies

    At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options.
    • Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest. Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We're seeking a dedicated Aftercare Practitioner to join our Walsall Team.

  • 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing by one day for each year of service for the first 5 years.
  • A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
  • A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
  • A warm and supportive team environment.
  • Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
  • Generous refer a friend scheme.

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