Dual Diagnosis Lead - TH Cannon

Position: Dual Diagnosis Lead - TH Cannon Street
We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to  empower  individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a  Senior Recovery Worker  to play a pivotal role in our  Mental Health and Complex Needs Service  in  Tower Hamlets.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
Tower Hamlets Supported Living Services are intended for service users with a mental health need some of whom have multiple and/ or enduring needs such as dual diagnosis. With an emphasis on supporting the transition for service users who may have had a significant admission to institutional care, the service has a strong focus on supporting service users with their journey towards recovery and independence.

Tower Hamlets Supported Living Services support service users most disabled by their mental ill-health. Service users presently residing in Tower Hamlets Supported Living Services are provided with intensive support for their complex needs.
Cannon Street Road is a 24-7 service catering for individuals with complex needs (mental health and/or dual diagnosis and/or neurodivergence needs and/or physical health issues etc). The project has 20 units. The service delivery is strength based, recovery oriented and co-productive and person centered.
The Dual-Diagnosis Lead will provide excellent quality dual diagnosis support; through assessment, support planning, coaching and motivational interviewing to service users who have drug/ alcohol and mental health concerns to ensure they move forward in their recovery journey. They will support the Service Manager to lead the running of this service and delivery outcomes configured by the local authority, Tower Hamlets.
The role involves providing expert support on complex cases, mentoring and supervising Recovery Workers and students, and contributing to a high-performing, person-centred team. Responsibilities include line management duties, quality assurance through auditing, and leading the implementation of co-production strategies. The post-holder will work collaboratively with stakeholders, promote inclusion, and ensure services comply with all relevant legislation and policies. Additional duties include supporting recruitment, assessments, tenancy processes, and fostering continuous professional development and team wellbeing.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick  all  the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived  experience  of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in the health, social care, or voluntary sector, with a background in managing people and supporting individuals with mental health issues, complex needs, and dual diagnoses. They have worked in high-pressure, challenging environments and are skilled in supporting both service users and staff facing vulnerabilities. The candidate demonstrates strong communication and partnership-building abilities across sectors, is confident using Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), and excels in time management, delegation, and establishing effective processes and guidelines.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call:  We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
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