Alcohol Worker

Service Care Solutions are working with a Community Based Substance Misuse support Service.

This service have supported Service Users with Drug and Alcohol misuse problems for a number of years.

They are currently looking to recruit for a Hospital Alcohol Liaison Worker.

Hospital Alcohol Liaison Worker to work in the community and in Hospital in Derbyshire,

The role is commutable for candidates living in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

The role is based in Hospital and also involves Outreach into the community.

Candiates must be a drvier with access to their own vehicle.

Temporary 3-6 Month contract, 30 Hours per week, pay up to £23 Umbrella rate per hour.

About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Hospital Liaison Worker to support individuals affected by alcohol and drug use in their journey from hospital to the community.

You will collaborate closely with Alcohol Liaison Teams to assess, screen, and support service users.

This includes delivering advice, creating personalised care plans, and managing a caseload of clients transitioning from hospital discharge.

• Deliver hospital in-reach services to A&E, medical, and GI wards.


• Develop aftercare packages with Hospital Alcohol and Drug Liaison Nurses before hospital discharge.


• Ensure seamless care pathways for detoxification initiated in hospital, continuing into the community where appropriate.


• Conduct assessments, provide advice and brief interventions, and create community care packages for individuals identified as needing support.


• Engage with families and significant others to enhance social recovery capital and involve them in recovery plans where possible.


• Work flexibly across various settings to create tailored care and support plans aligned with recovery goals.

• Knowledge & Experience: An understanding of substance and alcohol use, its associated challenges, and recovery processes is essential.
  
  Experience in mental health, housing, or health and social care is highly valued.


• Skills & Attributes: Excellent communication, flexibility, and a dynamic approach to one-to-one and group-based support are crucial.
  
  Knowledge of relapse prevention and overcoming barriers to recovery is beneficial.
  
  
  
  If you are interested in this role them please Apply via the link or by sending your CV to Paul.Rimmer@servicecare.org.uk