Substance Misuse Worker

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Job description

We are currently partnering with a charity dedicated to supporting people affected by homelessness in East London, recruiting on their behalf for two Substance Misuse Workers. This is a 6-month fixed term role with the view to become permanent. The role is 40 hours per week on a shift basis (earlies & lates) including weekends every other week.

Role Purpose:

The Substance Misuse Worker will provide specialist support to clients with substance misuse issues, focusing on harm reduction, recovery, and relapse prevention. The role involves working closely with clients to address their drug and alcohol use, improve their overall well-being, and move towards stable, independent living.

Day to day duties include:

• Work together with vulnerable residents to provide and maintain a safe, supportive environment, encouraging independence in living
• Follow Risk Management Policy, prepared for crisis situations
• Undertake needs assessments, identifying skills and abilities, developing regularly reviews, using the outcomes to track progress
• Interview new referrals, booking in residents, and establishing they meet project requirements; tracking progress is essential
• Conduct outcome reporting and reviews, supporting people awareness
• Carry out assessments of alcohol / drug usage, delivering brief interventions when needed, and offering practical advice
• Monitor vulnerable residents, managing medication
• Assist residents who cannot manage their money, according to Finance policies and procedures
• Discuss with external agencies when concerned with the welfare of service users, including: social workers / care managers, colleges, psychiatric services, GP's relatives and significant others

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience working with individuals with substance misuse issues, particularly in a homelessness or social care setting
• Understanding of harm reduction and recovery models
• Knowledge of the social and health impacts of substance misuse, including mental health issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with vulnerable clients
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively, balancing client needs with organisational priorities

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