Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

The Substance Misuse Recovery Worker will support inpatients under Mildmay's HIV, Homeless and Substance Misuse recovery programme. They will assess patients on a 1:1 basis, provide psychosocial interventions and will develop and implement care plans supporting patients with a history of substance misuse and addiction.

They will work alongside and as part of Mildmay's multidisciplinary team, providing ongoing support and assessment in relation to substance misuse, as each patients inpatient stay progresses. They will undertake key working duties alongside the multidisciplinary team. They will participate in discharge planning, liaising and referring patients on to external Substance Misuse services as and when this is necessary. They will advise and support colleagues in relation to substance misuse and the patient cohort, aiming to improve understanding and reduce misconceptions. They may facilitate group sessions in relation to health promotion, education and support related to substance misuse.

To provide

patients with person-centered specialist support, assessing needs and setting

goals specifically in relation to substance misuse, including alcohol as well

as illegal or controlled substances. To facilitate relevant psychosocial

interventions. To ensure that care reflects patients

choices and preferences and promotes dignity and wellbeing. To have an

awareness of diversity and actively promote equality.

proactively encourage patients to access internal and external substance misuse

services, promoting and facilitating harm reduction models, encouraging

patients to adopt safer practices and healthier lifestyles, and focus on

recovery. To actively empower and advocate for patients.

To undertake

comprehensive assessments of Mildmays inpatients specifically in

relation to substance misuse history. The Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

should aim to meet with the majority of inpatients on admission and then

continue to work with the patients who have been assessed as having a substance

misuse history.

To utilise

coaching and motivational interviewing techniques.

To undertake

person centred and individualised risk assessments in relation to substance

misuse and develop risk strategies in accordance with Mildmays policies and procedures. To ensure that all

possible steps are being taken in order to minimise risk and maintain the

safety of patients and staff. To communicate concerns appropriately, focusing

on health and safety. To support the multidisciplinary team in effective risk

management strategies, specifically following incidents relating to substance

misuse. To review risks as an ongoing process.

To respond to

and report incidents effectively, liaising with colleagues in order to minimise

risk.

To develop

and implement individualised, person-centred, comprehensive care-plans in

relation to substance misuse. To actively involve patients in the care planning

process. To review care plans continuously and consistently.

To liaise

with families, partners and/or Next of Kin where appropriate and where the

patient has provided consent.

proactively work as part of Mildmays Multidisciplinary Team,

liaising with colleagues, attending Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, Discharge

Planning Meetings and completing Multidisciplinary Reports, Continuing Care

Assessments and other relevant reports and referrals as necessary.

proactively keywork patients liaising with internal and external colleagues in

relation to patients progress and their discharge

planning needs.

participate in the discharge planning process, making onward referrals in

relation to substance misuse, as necessary.

Mission Hospital is at the forefront of care and development of services in

relation to complex HIV-related conditions for patients across the UK and

step-down care for Homeless and Detox patients across London. The CQC rated us as a good organisation.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working with homeless services.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Counselling Qualification.

Knowledge and Skills