Key Worker

Hours: 35 hours/week

Contract:
Permanent

Job reference number: 1748

At Cranstoun, we are always looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join ourteams.

We have a number of positions for

Key Workerswithinour new Derby Drug and Alcohol Service.

This is a frontline role supporting individuals to make positive changes in their lives. You will work directly with people to reduce harm, improvewellbeingand support recovery,delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions.

As a Key Worker, you will hold a caseload andprovidea range of structured interventions to people accessing the service. You will work in a trauma-informed way, supporting individuals to understand their substance use, reduceriskand build sustainable recovery.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with a range of partner agencies to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload and delivering one-to-one interventions and support
• Completing triage, assessments, riskassessmentsand care plans based on individual need
• Providing harm reduction advice and interventions, including naloxone and needle exchange
• Supporting individuals to access treatment, including prescribing and detox pathways
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns in line with local and national guidance
• Facilitating group work and promoting peer and mutual aid support
• Working in partnership with other agencies to support holistic care
• Maintainingaccurateand up-to-date records on the case management system
• Undertaking outreach and engaging individuals who may find it difficult to access services

We are looking for someone with experience of working with people who use drugs and alcohol, or other vulnerable groups. You will be compassionate,motivated and able to build strong relationships to support engagement and change.

• Experience of working directly with individuals in a health, socialcareor support setting
• Knowledge of harm reduction and substance use treatment approaches
• Experience of delivering one-to-one support and/or group work
• Understanding of safeguarding and risk management
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and IT skills
• Ability to manage a caseload andprioritiseworkload

You will share

Cranstoun’svalues and be committed to delivering high-quality,non-judgemental support. You will play a key role in helping individuals achieve positive outcomes and lead healthier, safer lives.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Some flexibility in working hours may berequiredto meet service needs.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Closing date:
There is no closing date for this advert.

Please note:
We will not accept CVs for this role; only fully completed application forms will be considered.

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