The Bridge Project is recruiting a full-time coordinator for rough sleepers and people at risk of rough sleeping, joining the New Vision Bradford partnership that runs an adult drug and alcohol service. The post holder becomes main care coordinator for an assigned caseload, building tailored care packages through assessment, recovery planning and key work. Outreach and district-wide travel are central, so a full driving licence, a vehicle and business insurance are required. An enhanced DBS check is needed, and applications must use the Bridge Project's own form.
What the job involves
- Act as main care coordinator for an assigned group of service users
- Coordinate tailored packages of care
- Carry out comprehensive assessments
- Produce and review recovery plans
- Provide one-to-one key work
- Deliver recognised psychosocial interventions
- Deliver harm minimisation work
- Conduct outreach to people rough sleeping or at risk, with substance use and other unmet needs
- Support service users from point of entry through treatment and recovery
- Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver drug and alcohol treatment
- Be flexible about working hours
Experience
- Two years' full-time experience working with people with alcohol and/or drug problems and/or complex and multiple needs, within the last four years
- Demonstrated experience of case management and care coordination in drug and alcohol or a directly related field
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of drug and alcohol issues
- Highly organised and able to manage time effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Co-operative approach to working as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
- Access to a vehicle and business insurance for work purposes
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Other
- Flexibility around working hours
What’s offered
- 32 days' annual leave
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Learning and development programme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Death-in-service benefit of three times salary
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Two hours of monthly wellbeing time and mindfulness activities
- Blue Light Card discounts
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
