Extended Brief Interventions Worker
Extended Brief Interventions Worker
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£ 27861 - 32002
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Job Description
Overview
Change Grow Live are 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 are Be open be compassionate and be bold and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Enhanced Brief Intervention Worker to join our busy Kirklees service to provide support as part of a pathway of care for available for alcohol related support in the city. Our new postholder will support people concerned about their own or their loved ones alcohol consumption levels.
Where: Kirklees
Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per week
Salary: 27861.26 - 32002.35 dependent on experience (based on full time hours pro rata for part time)
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Ensure a MDT approach to caseload management to encourage lead agencies who are involved to actively supporting service users.
- Utilise home visits and community venues for one to one and group work sessions.
- To provide rapid and flexible interventions where required to meet the needs of the service users
- Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
- Providing screening assessment and recovery planning and onward referral
- Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
- Promoting carer service user and community involvement
- Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
- Working with service users to support social (re)integration enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery resilience peer support and self-determination
About you:
- Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
- Experience of working with service users with a range of needs
such as mental health physical heath and criminal justice. - 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
- 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
- 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
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.
If you require sponsorship please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - ()
Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support where every individuals well-being is at the heart of what we do.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Interview Date
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
Full-Time
