Rehab Coach

**This role is fixed term for at least 18 months.**

Key Duties:

- Provide coaching, support including peer to peer, information and advice to individuals in relation to addiction and recovery from substance misuse.
- Facilitate clients through the WISC abstinence based 12 step programme of recovery.
- Support the needs of a therapeutic peer led community. Ensure treatment contract compliance.
- Assert a zero tolerance to drug and alcohol use whilst on the programme.
- Transport clients in own appropriately maintained and insured vehicle, drive other identified vehicles on behalf of Recovery Connections when required.
- Ensure appropriate streamlined referral into community based services on completion of the programme where required.
- Improve access to appropriate services for clients with substance misuse issues.
- Work closely with the partner agencies such as Criminal Justice, Social Services, and Mental Health etc.
- Complete assessments for clients referred to the service.
- Provide direct client services by way of group and key work.
- Meet key service objectives in line with policies, procedures and data collection systems.
- Provide direct client services by way of group and key work.
- Manage admissions and ensure all procedures and protocols are adhered to.
- Deliver a structured therapeutic support programme through 12 Step Workshops, Big Book studies and other workshops in accordance with timetabled activities and the WISC programme.
- Provide one to one interventions as required and within appropriate personal proficiency.
- Update and maintain, where required, client records, care plans, progress and discharge reports, regular reviews of clients and report where applicable to statutory authorities, health workers and/or relevant agencies.
- Meet with the Clinical Support Service, discuss client’s individual medical requirements and maintain a records of client’s medication and their prescription.
- Provide therapeutic recognised interventions for individuals about their addiction and recovery.
- Maintain records of the client attendance and participation in the group programme.
- Communicate as required with relevant third parties and external agencies i.e. Courts, Probation Services, and Funding Bodies etc.
- Manage the new client induction including bag searches, introduction to accommodation and peers, provide an explanation of Health and Safety policy.
- Explore and implement a range of approaches, activities and exercises, which are designed to promote health and support individuals through detoxification/stabilisation.
- Comply with relevant safeguarding procedures, refer onto specialist support where needed.
- Utilise recording and statistical systems to collect and collate data and ensure that all administration, case recording written reports etc. are maintained to agreed standards.
- Utilise a flexible approach and where required participate in activities and tasks which directly respond to client need.
- Carry out drug testing as required and record results in accordance with instructions.
- Maintain a safe and welcoming environment ensuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to.
- Ensure regular consultation with service users and promote their equality, diversity and rights.
- Contribute positively to relevant internal and external forums.
- Collaborate effectively with partner agencies and bring a proactive approach to partnership work.
- Provide support and interventions at other identified sites within Middlesbrough.
- Quality Assurance-Monitoring and Evaluation including CQC Compliance.
- Provide statistical data and reports as requested for quality assurance.
- Encourage feedback from service users, service partners and team members.
- Ensure that client records are accurate and maintained regularly.
- Experience of 12 step programmes.
- Providing direct client services particularly assessment and group work.
- Working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.
- Able to perform in a demanding specialism.

**Qualifications**:

- NQF level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it to be achieved within 12 months of appointment).
- Desirable: recognised Recovery Coaching certificate or counselling diploma
- Desirable: professional qualification in counselling, substance misuse, or social work.
- Desirable: PTTLS, CTTLS, DTTLS or similar adult teaching qualification.
- Desirable: Experience of providing training to fellow professionals.

Amendments: This description accurately reflects the present position; it may be amended and reviewed. Any change will be made following a period of consultation.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 18 months

**Salary**: £22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Wellness programmes
Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
**Experience**:

- Health and Social Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence? (required)
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