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Recovery Co-Ordinator

companyHumankind
locationBishop Auckland DL14, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 1 week ago
Revenues / Benefits
Vacancy Name
Recovery Co-Ordinator

Vacancy No
VN4469

Employment Type
Permanent

Hours Per Week
37.00

Work Pattern
Includes weekends & evenings

Location
Saddler House

Location Region
North East

Location City
Bishop Auckland

Location Postal Code
DL14 7BH

Interview Date
04 Oct 2024

Job Details

'Everyone is different. At Humankind we value your difference. Join our inclusive organisation.'

About the role...

We are excited to currently be recruiting for 1 x Opiate and Crack Cocaine Specific Recovery Coordinator opportunity to join County Durham Drug and Alcohol Services

The successful applicants will manage a service user caseload, delivering evidence-based interventions in line with individual recovery plans. This may include liaising closely with a full range of workers and skills within the team as well as family members and significant others as appropriate.

Experience is not essential as we deliver a comprehensive training programme however, the successful post holders must match our organisational values, ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service delivery.

As a Recovery Coordinator, you will deliverSubstance Misuse specificknowledge, interventions and support, help set personalised recovery plan goals to support the service user achieve their goals in a safe and supportive way.
You will also collaborate closely with key partners - including our Spectrum clinical partners - and colleagues across the street to support partnerships to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.

Recovery Co-ordination is a diverse and rewarding role, Key Duties include:
  • Manage an adult caseload of service users, delivering person centred care.
  • Co-produce and review recovery and treatment plans.
  • Facilitate and promote individuals' progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
  • Reduce alcohol/drug-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
  • Work with service users towards detoxes both community and in patient as well as rehabilitation centres.
  • Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.
Internal candidates will still need to submit applications but can state they are internal applicants and ensure the applications hit the role specific criteria in terms of skills and experience.

Please note these role involve regular evening work approx 2 hours every 8 weeks and occasional weekend work, 3 hours on a Saturday likely to be once every 3 months which is on a rota basis.

When submitting an application please take some time to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and how you feel you would be a good fit for HumanKind.

To view the full job description and person specification for this role, please click here.

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'The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band'

Who are we...
Humankind is one of England's most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don't always believe in themselves.

We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90,000 people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done.

What can Humankind offer you...🏖Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)📅Annual leave purchase scheme💰Enhanced occupational sick pay %Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension👪Death in service benefitFree Will writing👓Eyecare vouchers🛍Blue light card discount💡Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses🏠Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce🤝Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
Humankind is an equal opportunities employer

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk

Salary Period

Vacancy Salary Range
24,020-30,790

DBS Requirement
Enhanced Adult Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting?
Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?
No

Applications Close Date
25 Sep 2024