Specialist Support - Drugs & Alcohol

Our aim is to improve the quality of life of our customers, building confidence and skills to allow them to live independently while playing an active role in their communities. We view all our customers as individuals with specific needs, treating them with respect and dignity, and focusing on achieving real results.  To provide clinical input for the staff and customers as directed by the service specification and the needs of the service.  To take lead responsibility in application of defined specialist interventions (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Drug & Alcohol)  Disseminate & advise the local & wider team on changes to best practice & new legislation  Participate in cross-service initiatives & projects Participate in cross-service initiatives & projects in relation to their specialist area (i.e. organizational training, reflective case management, WOW projects, peer support groups, etc.)  Provide support to customers through a Key-worker system:  Work on a rota basis, including out of office hours where necessary  Comply with all relevant policies & procedures, including but not limited to: Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Customer Care, Equality & Diversity, the Code of Conduct, etc.  Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs  Use SMART goal planning to provide needs led holistic support  Develop and maintain positive links with key stakeholders  Create an environment that promotes opportunities for customers to develop, learn and enable skills towards independence  Where required, administer medication & ensure appropriate records are maintained  Undertake group & one to one interventions with clients of a specialist nature For more information please contact Mia