Recovery Worker

About the Role

A rewarding position is available within Torbay Drug and Alcohol Service as a Recovery Coordinator. This role involves being part of Torbay Recovery Initiatives, a collaborative partnership including Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust, Devon Partnership Trust, Waythrough, and Jatis. The service integrates into the broader multi-complex needs alliance, Growth In Action, which aims to provide individuals with hope, choice, and appropriate connections at the right time during their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate drug and alcohol support as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct thorough reviews of individual and group care packages, adhering to established protocols, integrated care pathways, and principles of recovery.
• Offer evidence-based guidance and consultation to patients and their families or carers within the framework of care coordination and management.
• Manage and organize a specific caseload under supervision, including working independently when necessary, being responsible for one's own actions in service delivery.
• Seek support and advice from registered practitioners as needed, utilizing regular managerial and clinical supervision per Trust policies.

Work Environment and Approach

Join a professional and compassionate team in the scenic location of Torbay, focused on placing clients at the center of all efforts to help them achieve positive and lasting changes. The service is dedicated to a Trauma Informed approach, offering regular training and best practice sessions. Motivational interviewing techniques are regularly utilized to support clients effectively.

Additional Information

Prospective applicants are encouraged to arrange an informal visit or reach out for questions regarding the service. Contact details: Jenny Whelband, Clinical Team Lead, Phone: 01803 604330, Email: j.whelband@nhs.net.