Substance Misuse Worker

Are you passionate about making a real impact in people's lives? We are thrilled to announce a brand-new opportunity to join our dynamic team in Croydon as a Substance Misuse Worker on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be at the heart of transforming the lives of our residents who reside in a 27-bed property which specialises in forensic mental health, complex needs and dual diagnosis. The team support in creating a psychologically informed environment to support individual specific needs. Our forensic mental health step-down services consist of four individual sites which cater for high and medium support for both, men and women. You will conduct comprehensive, person centered assessments that drive personalised recovery journeys. As the newest addition to our team, you will be leading efforts to develop and implement holistic support strategies.,

• Conduct holistic assessments and risk assessments with residents/participants to identify support needs a
  
  We are looking for someone who is compassionate, proactive professional and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs, particularly those facing mental health challenges and substance misuse. You bring experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds, including those with a history of offending, mental illness, and dual diagnosis. You thrive on delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support and understand the importance of creating a psychologically informed environment.
Your expertise in holistic assessments, risk management, and evidence-based interventions equips you to empower individuals towards recovery and independence. You have a strong understanding of how mental health and substance misuse intersect and are committed to supporting residents in stabilizing their situation and reducing their reliance on clinical interventions. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge where your skills and dedication will have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you! We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity . As an organisation, we're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. What are we looking for?
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with people of complex backgrounds. Ideally ex-offenders, those with enduring mental health, substance misuse, dual diagnosis and challenging behaviours
• Experience of assessing needs and strengths, and supporting people with dual diagnosis and complex needs
• Previous experience in a similar role, providing holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental illness
• IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
What would we like, but not essential?
• Experience in delivering training in motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Theory informed approaches and other relevant recovery models
  
  Shift Pattern: This role is full time 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be discussed, you will be based in service.
Salary: £29,000,
• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!