About this role
Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
To provide a dedicated, comprehensive service to people experiencing homelessness, being at risk of homelessness and having substance related problems or being at risk of relapse back into substance use and have a history of, or are at risk of disengaging from services.
To also work closely with and provide advice and guidance to colleagues within the housing options team to integrate substance use intervention into care plans, increasing engagement and ongoing support, where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking specialist assessment and care coordination of individuals presenting with housing problems, including use of substances Delivering interventions for substance use in both group and individual formats, also holding a caseload of service users Providing consultation, support and advice in relation to substance use issues Holding a caseload of service users, being responsible for offering a range of interventions to those individuals. Including harm reduction interventions Ensuring that your work is evidence based, up to date and in accordance with current policy and legislation. Keeping up to date and accurate records and documentation.
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.
Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. Here is a summary:
To provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A, B and C and other blood borne infections To offer Naloxone to all Clients due to risks presenting, or as a precautionary measure. To facilitate access to BBV testing Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of clients as the case manager. To work with the housing options team and other colleagues to reduce stigma for people who use drugs and alcohol. And to reduce stigma for people with homelessness complexities to enable access to care and support in the community To build relationships with service users who are homeless or at risk of being homeless with the aim of maximising engagement with substance use support in the community. A key element is to provide access to long-term recovery support through recovery communities and LEROs. This will require work that keeps everyone safe whilst enabling inclusivity
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies. OR Equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Considerable experience of working with drug users. A commitment to and understanding of harm reduction & recovery approaches to working with drug users. A sound experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational interviewing and Solution focused therapy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Inclusion
Address STaRS Newcastle-under-Lyme
Broad Street
Newcastle under Lyme
ST5 2BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)