Entry Into Service EIS Engagement Worker
Entry Into Service EIS Engagement Worker
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Job Description
Overview
Change Grow Liveare a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values areBe open be compassionate and be boldand our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission ofhelping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Entry Into ServiceEngagement Worker who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time in a way that best meets their needs.
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual so being flexible curious and a good listener are key.
Where: Ealing
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary: 27861.26 32002.35Pro Rata for part time hours
Allowance: 2195.72 Outer London Weighting Pro Rata for part time hours
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2026
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Engage people who have substance misuse problems and provide them with advice support and recovery focused interventions to support their access into treatment services
- To complete personalised assessments with service users wishing to access structured treatment
- To book nurse alcohol assessments with a member of the clinical team where the need has been identified. Where a clinical assessment is needed.
- To liaise with partnership agencies who are referring service users to update with regards to engagement
- To deliver robust harm reduction and brief intervention advice during the triage process
- To be responsible for managing the referralIn spreadsheet ensuring this is kept up to date
- To effectively manage any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the triage process
About you:
- Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
- Be an excellent communicator both verbal and written with good IT skills
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
- To be flexible and able to work a late night on occasion .
- There maybe a need conduct home visit assessments where access to services maybe difficult there for having a driving licence is of an advantage to the role.
- Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions services and good practice
- Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals agencies and internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
- Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
- Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service Capped at 30 days
- Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Fulltime hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For parttime roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship if you require it to work in the UK. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview GOV
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Employment Type
Temp
