Opiate Recovery Worker

3 weeks ago

Whitechapel, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Overview:
**Are you a compassionate and empathetic individual who believes in making a meaningful impact on the lives of others?**

Join Change Grow Live, a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of our Service Users through care, respect, and unwavering support in a nurturing environment. We treat each person as a unique individual, working hand-in-hand with them to discover the right treatment and care solutions.

Our core values are deeply rooted in being open, compassionate, and bold. Our team members embody these values daily as we strive to fulfil our mission of helping people steer their lives in a new direction, grow as individuals, and embrace life to its fullest potential.

We're thrilled to offer two positions for Opiate Care Coordinators to join our dynamic team in Tower Hamlets, where you'll provide a wide range of interventions to service users predominantly affected by opiate use.

In this role, you'll be responsible for documenting your interactions, so an affinity for paperwork and attention to detail is important. However, the majority of your time will be spent working closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds, making a significant impact on their lives. Each day will bring new challenges and opportunities, and we approach every person who seeks our services with the utmost flexibility, curiosity, and active listening.

**Where**:Tower Hamlets, London

**Hours**:37.5hrs per week

**Salary**:£27,449.53- £31,529.41 Pro Rata (CGL Scale 23 - 28) dependent on experience plus Inner London Weighting of £4,072.06

**Responsibilities**:
**About the Role**:

- Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
- Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
- Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.
- Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.
- Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
- Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

**About You**:

- Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
- Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
- Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
- Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
- Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
- Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.

**What We Offer**:

- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing by one day for each year of service.
- A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
- A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
- A warm and supportive team environment.
- Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.

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.

**Please refer to the attached Job Description for a comprehensive overview of responsibilities and Person Specifications.

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