Job Introduction

This position is an exciting opportunity to improve the pathway for alcohol and drug users from the hospital to the community. The post will involve working with service users and non-service users that have substance misuse issues across the three UHL hospitals (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital, General Hospital). You Will assess and screen service users, deliver advice and information and hold a case load of specific clients as they are discharged from the hospital. You will join a committed and friendly team at Turning Point Leicester City who take a multi-disciplinary approach with support from clinical and psycho social interventions staff, peer mentors and a strong network of partner agencies .

As a Hospital Liaison Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £23k rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £27k per year.

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Misuse Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

To assist in delivering Turning Point’s Substance Misuse strategy by planning and providing high quality, innovative care which reflects our person-centred values and the high levels of ambition we have for the recovery of the individuals for whom we provide support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hospital liaison– this to include referrals from hospital departments, delivering awareness sessions.
• To visit service users and non-service users that have substance misuse issues on wards across the three UHL hospitals (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital, General Hospital) or in the Emergency Department, conduct brief interventions, give harm reduction advice and encourage engagement with community substance misuse.
• Refer into treatment where applicable
• Liaise with medical and ward staff to ensure best possible support for those with substance misuse issues
• Liaise with Recovery Workers where a service user has been admitted to update and support whilst in hospital. Providing updates and discharge planning. Providing hospital staff (doctors, nurses and prescribers) with relevant information around service users’ treatment with Turning Point.
• Attendance at MDT - to attend this on a monthly basis.
• Liaison within TP- To offer advice and guidance to colleagues within Turning Point regarding referrals, admittance and  frequent flyers
• Complete assessments of all those referred to the Hospital Liaison Team and to update CIM
• Cases to be held in unstructured until they are assessed by the team.
• Liaise with Turning Point clinicians and recovery workers regarding discharge and ensuring that discharge information is forwarded appropriately

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll have an understanding of substance and alcohol misuse and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. However, we also recognise that many people have transferrable skills from other backgrounds such as mental health, housing or other health and social care provision. The roles are varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one to one and group basis and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital but we can help to shape these skills where needed. We also look for candidates with excellent communication skills and who share our values as an organisation. We value individuals with lived experience but also those who are just interested in this line of work; our Trainee Recovery Worker program enables individuals without all relevant experience to gain an entry level position within the organisation before moving on to other roles.

We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date

Turning Point