Assessment and Engagement Worker

2 weeks ago

Fareham, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Inclusion Services Full time

Are you passionate about supporting people on their recovery journey? We’re looking for a dedicated Assessment and Engagement Worker to join our community drug and alcohol service in Fareham on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.
In this vital role, you’ll be the first point of contact for individuals accessing support, conducting comprehensive assessments, and engaging them in tailored interventions that promote long-term recovery. You’ll work closely with individuals, families, and partner agencies to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.
Conduct comprehensive assessments for individuals accessing the service.
Develop and implement person-centred recovery plans.
Complete risk assessments and create effective risk management plans.
Provide harm reduction interventions and brief interventions.
Meet and greet service users, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic support.
Promote visible recovery and encourage engagement in the recovery community
Support individuals to access appropriate services and interventions.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.
Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:
Oversee the hub’s front-of-house area, ensuring staff and Recovery Supporter Volunteers facilitate effective brief interventions.
Engage with service users on arrival, addressing day-to-day issues as they arise.
Undertake screenings and comprehensive assessments with service users.
Utilise evidenced based tools and interventions to support people on their recovery journey.
Be prepared to hold a small caseload of service users and support them through their recovery journey.
Take the lead in managing complex behaviours within the reception/open access area.
Signpost to local services and empower service users to build their community networks and recovery capital.
Promote visible and contagious recovery within the hub.
Ensure the front-of-house team operates effectively in line with Inclusion policies and procedures

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