Recovery Coordinator

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the health & wellbeing of people with a range of substance misuse difficulties. This will be achieved by:

• Active involvement in the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate Drug and Alcohol Services as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Implementing specific review of care packages to individuals and groups within standard protocols, integrated care pathways and recovery principles.
• Providing evidence-based advice and consultancy to patients, family members/Carers within standard protocols for care co-ordination/ care management.
• Organising and managing a defined caseload under guidance and work as lone workers where appropriate. The post holder will be accountable for their own actions within the delivery of this care.
• Seeking advice and expertise of a registered practitioner when required through the use of regular managerial and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
Working for our organisation Why Work With Us The TRI service is part of the Growth In Action (GIA) alliance which includes our local Homelessness Hostel delivered by Torbay Council and Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) which is delivered by Sanctuary. Therefore, knowledge in these areas would also be beneficial. GIA employs a trauma-informed approach for those who access our services but also assumes that all of us have potentially experienced trauma and therefore key principles should be applied throughout our daily work. We are committed to being a Trauma Informed Service had have regular training and best practice groups. You will join a compassionate and professional team who put the clients at the heart of all we do. We strive to support those within our community make positive and long lasting changes., + To hold a caseload and provide support and treatment for drug and alcohol users in the Torbay Locality. + To participate in clinical meetings and to work collaboratively with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team. + To provide evidence-based advice, guidance and consultancy to patients, family members, carers and professionals within standard protocols. + To be responsible for the delivery of specific care packages including assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation within standard protocols and accountable for their own actions within the delivery of this care. + To be able to implement a range of mental health and substance misuse assessments and interventions consistent with a Recovery approach where the needs of the individual and their Carers are held as central and their involvement is proactively encouraged. + To ensure that appropriate action is taken for safeguarding adults and children under the guidance of a Senior Mental Health Practitioner. + To actively embrace change, respond positively to new priorities and challenges and look for opportunities for service development and improvement. + To contribute to service development activities as required by line management in order to improve the quality of care offered by the team. + To ensure the confidentiality of all client information, in order to comply with the Trust and service policies and current legislation. + Under the direction of and upon successful completion of any required additional training, can assist (in accordance with NMC delegated authority guidance) a registered nurse to ensure that recommended physical health and other monitoring requirements of mental health medication (in line with relevant trust policy, standards and guidelines) is completed., You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people. If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts. IMPORTANT INFORMATION + We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly. + Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role. + Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website. + Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly. + Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band. + If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. + It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references. The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

o Willingness to work towards obtaining drug and alcohol qualifications, o Drug and/ or alcohol specific qualifications o Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to Diploma level or equivalent, o Knowledge of a range of Mental Health and Substance misuse presentations and medications o An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a person's mental health and monitoring of the same o Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate action to take o Basic IT skills o Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health and substance misuseDesirable criteria o An understanding of Care Coordination/ Management process, o Previous experience working in a range of different mental health or substance misuse care settings o Working with people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs