Drug and Alcohol Specialist Support Worker

Drug and Alcohol Support Worker

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Drug and Alcohol Support Worker to join our Homelessness Social Care Service Tower Hamlets.

£29,073 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of serviceFree DBSExclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardFully paid induction programme and further trainingILM courses and Apprenticeship ProgrammesCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential supportOnline wellbeing resourcesA generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contributionAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral informationBuilding supportive, trusting relationships with customers and external partners, creating a positive atmosphereConducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goalsKey-working the most complex service-users with particular needs aligned with Drug and Alcohol dependencyCreating support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customers to progress in their recoveryEnsuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'Providing support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision makingUndertaking support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions, leading on partnering with specialist stakeholders;Upskilling staff team in particular area of expertise - Drug and Alcohol dependency.Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomesDemonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers

About you:

Excellent interpersonal skillsSocially adept, networks widely, well connected in sector, influentialApproachable, open & professional behaviourAt ease in directing others, is assertive and independent minded, will challenge others, and skilled in resolving conflictDrives change, enjoys dynamic diverse environments and demonstrates entrepreneurialism, creativity and innovationDemonstrates significant confidence and high levels of self-esteemWhat you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g. substance misuse, addiction, psychology, Health and Social Care,).Experience building and developing strong professional partnerships with external providers.A minimum of 2 years experience in complex needs services, community development, addiction counselling, drug and alcohol work or other related fields.Good written and oral communication skillsDesirable:

2-3 years experience providing targeted recovery focussed support to individuals with needs around trauma, mental health, substance use and dual diagnosis.

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About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.We are Caring and Compassionate.We are Inclusive and Trusted.We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.