Location
Based within a residential service across 4 sites in Croydon (walking distance from East Croydon train and tram links). Please note this service does not have step-free access.

Hours
12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday working between 10:00 - 18:00. Hours may vary depending on service needs.

Salary
£32,000 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a Dual Diagnosis Worker with a specialism in mental health and substance use to join our team in Croydon. You will be based within a residential service providing specialist mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis support to residents. Your role will involve delivering specialist knowledge and experience to support both the wider team and residents in overcoming personal barriers.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills. As a specialist in comorbidity, you will support the team to achieve positive outcomes for residents. Key duties include:
- Undertaking joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation
- Setting up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to advise on interventions and approaches tailored to individual needs
- Helping reduce episodes of crisis and assisting residents to access alternative services to crisis support
- Working closely with support staff and clinical teams to provide advice on interventions for residents with comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs
- Supporting multi-disciplinary and wider community teams with advice, signposting, and move-on care planning

Experience
- Specialist knowledge in supporting individuals with comorbid and complex needs
- Previous experience in a similar role providing interventions, holistic assessments, and support for people experiencing mental health challenges
- Ability to provide specialist support in risk assessment and risk management, particularly relating to harm minimisation, substance misuse, and mental health

About You
You will be able to engage with individuals who may be reluctant to receive support, build trusting professional relationships, demonstrate resilience, proactively solve challenges, and work collaboratively. You will be committed to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning.

Additional qualities include:
- Full knowledge of comorbidity and complex needs, with the ability to share knowledge and skills with others
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications are desirable when paired with practical experience applicable to this role.