Dual Diagnosis Senior Worker

At Change Grow Live we believe everyone has the capacity to change and grow and were here to help make that happen.

Our values Be Open Be Compassionate and Be Bold guide everything we do. Were a charity that supports people to achieve positive change in their lives providing care respect and understanding in a safe and empowering environment.

The Dual Diagnosis Senior Worker will play a key role within our Coventry Substance Misuse Service supporting individuals experiencing both mental health and substance use challenges. The post will strengthen our approach to working with people with co-occurring needs helping them to access the right treatment advocacy and multi-agency support to achieve sustainable recovery.

Youll work collaboratively across health social care and community networks to improve outcomes and reduce barriers to support for people who often fall between services.

Where: Coventry
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: 32002..20 (dependent on experience)

Please note: For part-time roles salary and benefits will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

About the role:

• Lead on supporting service users with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs ensuring joined-up person-centred care.
• Provide specialist guidance and support to Recovery Workers helping to embed best practice in working with dual diagnosis presentations.
• Work collaboratively with GPs Mental Health Teams Housing Probation Police and Social Care to reduce barriers to support and ensure continuity of care.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings including MARACs safeguarding conferences and mental health partnership forums.
• Hold a specialist caseload of individuals requiring enhanced coordination ensuring their care is trauma-informed safe and recovery-focused.
• Support colleagues through reflective practice case consultation and sharing of learning around complex presentations.

About you:

• Youll have a strong understanding of mental health substance misuse and dual diagnosis with practical experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Youll be empathetic and trauma-informed able to work sensitively with people experiencing crisis or emotional distress.
• Youre a team player and problem-solver confident in partnership working and building effective professional relationships.
• You have excellent communication and IT skills with the ability to manage case recording reporting and multi-agency coordination effectively.
• You bring resilience and self-awareness managing the emotional demands of the role while maintaining boundaries and professionalism.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service Capped at 30 days.
• A paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training career development & progression opportunities

Please reflect the attached JobDescription andPerson Specifications in your application.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

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.

If this sounds like you and you wouldlike to begin your journey withChange Grow Livethen wewouldlove to talk to you.