Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the health & wellbeing of people with a range of substance misuse difficulties.

We are committed to working in ways that are trauma informed and trauma responsive.

If you are interested in this role, please take the time to watch this video: The Best Explanation of Addiction I’ve Ever Heard - Dr. Gabor Maté - Bing video.

Health Careers |
- 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.

Walnut Lodge is a friendly and supportive team which works with individuals with substance misuse issues to improve their lives.

The team is committed to supporting recovery.

We offer a supported induction where you will be guided through daily aspects of the post and will be allocated a named supervisor.

You will receive 1-1 clinical supervision and access to in house peer support and on going training and information sessions.

There will be an opportunity to work with a wide range of health and social care professionals across Torbay.

If you would like an informal chat or visit, please contact us on 01803 604330 and ask to speak to a clinical lead.

Why work with us
- 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
- 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.
- 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

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.



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