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 expertise in mental health and substance use to join our team in Croydon. Based in a residential service, you will support residents with mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis. Using your specialist knowledge, you will help both residents and the wider team overcome personal challenges through evidence-based approaches that promote recovery, independence, and integration via holistic assessments.

Your key responsibilities 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, collaborating 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 guidance on interventions addressing comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs
- Supporting multi-disciplinary and wider community teams with advice, signposting, and move-on care planning

Experience
- Previous experience in a similar role providing interventions and holistic assessments for individuals with mental health challenges and substance misuse
- Practical experience supporting individuals with comorbid and complex needs
- Skilled in engaging reluctant individuals and building trusting relationships

About you
- Specialist knowledge of comorbidity and complex needs, with the ability to share knowledge and skills with others
- Resilient, proactive, and a strong problem solver
- Committed to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning
- Ability to provide specialist support in risk assessment and risk management, particularly relating to harm minimisation, substance misuse, and mental health
- Able to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction
- Alignment with values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications related to mental health, substance misuse, or dual diagnosis support are required