Substance Misuse Case Manager

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Principal accountabilities Engage with potential service users in a variety of outreach settings and signpost to treatment services and other relevant agencies in the locality Undertake comprehensive assessments to assess the eligibility and suitability, strengths and needs of a service user in relation to the service Conduct risk/need assessments and implement risk management/care plans in line with policy and procedures. Deliver care packages including, where appropriate, psychosocial, and psychological interventions that are often time limited. Liaise with other health and social care professionals where necessary and appropriate Function as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to team meetings as required.

Case-manage in line with a recovery focused model To communicate highly sensitive information within an often hostile and emotive environment to service users, relatives, and colleagues To assist in the decision-making process regarding the referral of service users children to childrens services assessing and interpreting complex and conflicting information Ensure all possible steps are taken to account for personal safety of staff and service users and escalate areas of concern where appropriate. Compile reports and participate in case conferences, multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team meetings and any other appropriate care planning meetings in relation to service users. Take personal responsibility for maintaining practice in line with developments and new initiatives. Undertake screening for Drug and Alcohol use.

Collate statistical information as required to meet the needs of key stakeholders, both internally and externally Contribute towards the development of multi-disciplinary services for people with alcohol and drug misuse problems Proactively encourage drug and alcohol users to access substance misuse services, housing provision and, where appropriate, social support services; to promote and facilitate the harm reduction model of treatment provision in all aspects of work, to enable substance users to adopt safer practices and healthier lifestyles. To maintain and update service user records To report as soon as is practicable any incidents, complaints, or grievances Positively promote the service during internal and external meetings 2. Safety To ensure all possible steps are being taken to account for personal safety of both staff and service users during working hours and report incidents within guidelines To make the line manager aware of any potential difficulties in personal safety. Adhere to all Alcohol & Drug Service Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure their own safety and the safety of colleagues and service users To be aware of the need for security and regard to locking windows, doors etc.

and prompt reporting of any works/repairs to the line manager 3. Supervision and Training Keep personally up to date with developments and new initiatives within substance misuse Participate in regular supervision sessions with the line manager and respond to personal development to improve competencies and practice To participate in the appraisal process and work with the line manager to develop a personal training and development plan. Attend and participate in training sessions as required both as trainer and trainee. Provide an effective learning environment for all learners 4.

Safeguarding Aspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (anyone under the age of 18) and adults. It expects all staff, volunteers and students to share this commitment and act in such a way that safeguards and promotes the health and well-being of children, young people and adults. Staff must ensure that they are familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if any such concerns are raised. Staff is expected to follow the safeguarding children and safeguarding adult policies and participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

1. General Assist in the development of new initiatives and new ways of working to promote the best services for substance users. Adhere to the Alcohol & Drug Service Equality and Diversity Policy regarding both staff and service users of the Alcohol & Drug Service. To undertake any duties under the direction of the line manager and or supervisor Maintain registration requirements in accordance with regulations 6.

Dimensions Responsibility for Staff To contribute to the effective performance of all staff within the team, through effective coaching, mentoring and practice supervision whilst adhering to current legislation and evidenced based practices. Responsibility for Service Users To support positive change in service users with a history of problematic substance misuse through the delivery of individually tailored packages of care based on key working and psychological/psychosocial interventions Responsibility for Budgets None Responsibility for Reputation Management To ensure the service is highly regarded by internal and external service users 7. Decision making These decisions should relate specifically to the principal accountabilities Professional decisions about the service users requirements Take necessary action in relation to risks Note: This job description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job. Other activities commensurate with their job description may from time to time be undertaken by the post holder.