What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator and drug position at Humankind?
Drug and Alcohol CoordinatorLocation : Durham, DH1 3BQHours : Full time, 37 hours per weekSalary : £24,020 - £30,790 per annumOur client is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities.
They provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK.
They are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential.
The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a DACT Navigator (Drug and Alcohol Care Team) to support the organisation’s service delivery within the community services.
As a DACT Navigator, you will provide 1 : 1 support for service users, from brief interventions through to structured treatment, and supporting those within the community.
You will take a whole person holistic approach to ensure that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.
As DACT navigator, you would support : Those experiencing ongoing alcohol and drug issuesMental health is identified as an underlying issue or drug and alcohol related.
Ongoing complex mental health need (self-reported or diagnosed) which is impacting on being able to address their substance misuse or impacting on their engagement with the service.
Risk levels identified as moderate to high, i.e risk taking or erratic behaviour, self-harm and fluctuating suicidal ideation.
Not currently referred or engaging with CMHTPossible frequent attendance at hospital, calls to crisis team, frequently referred to services but often does not engage.
Identified at either complex case, MDT, Hospital liaison, crisis team or mental health huddles.Please note this role is based across county Durham - driving licence is essential.
This role does involve occasional weekend working, there is a rota and every 12 weeks you will be required to work 9-12 on a SaturdaySkills and QualificationsNVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes.Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.Experience of working with carers and families.BenefitsGenerous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)Annual leave purchase schemeEnhanced occupational sick payEnhanced employer contribution to your workplace pensionDeath in service benefitFree Will writingEyecare vouchersBlue light card discountFantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training coursesWork-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policiesHappy, Healthy You! their wellbeing offers for their workforceEmployee Assist Programme and Support NetworksTo ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer They welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age.
All applications will be considered solely on merit. They also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance misuse.
Last updated : 2024-07-30
Salary : $24,020 - $30,790
