Hospital Liaison Worker

6 months ago


Maidstone, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Overview:
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The best people have one thing in common.

**They care.**

At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.

We're seeking a dedicated **Hospital Liaison Worker** to provide a hospital
- based service in Kent. You will work in close partnership with Accident & Emergency teams to develop and implement care plans for frequent hospital attenders.

Using the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach, you will offer advice & information, harm minimization and brief interventions.

**Where**: Kent

**Hours**: 37.5 per week

**Salary**: £27,449 - £31,529

**Contract Type**: Full time

**Responsibilities**:
**The Role**:
As a valued member of our Reach Team in West Kent, you'll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including:

- Work in close partnership with Accident & Emergency teams to develop and implement care plans for frequent hospital attenders.
- Providing specialist assessment of patients attending/admitted to hospital with alcohol related issues using AUDIT screening tools and to provide brief interventions and onward referral for patients.
- Providing advice, support and training to hospital staff regarding drug and alcohol awareness, screening, assessment processes and referral pathways.
- Developing and facilitating education/training opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of clinical staff working with this group.
- Working closely with community substance misuse teams to ensure assertive and effective follow up of repeat presentations and discharges from the hospital.
- Keeping GP's informed of patient’s status and discharge plan/referrals within 5 days of patient’s hospital discharge.
- Developing specific links with identified specialist acute services.

**About You**:

- To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who has:
- Experience of working with the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach, offering advice & information, harm minimization and brief interventions.
- The ability to manage challenging behavior in a calm and professional manner.
- The ability to deliver bite sized training sessions to professionals.
- Experience of working sensitivity in a hospital setting.

**What We Offer**:

- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives.
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service for the first 5 years.
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme.

If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we'd be delighted to connect with you.



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