Harrow, London
Practitioner - Assessment & Engagement
Via
£29,124
Full-time
Description
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our Via service in Harrow, working with a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.
This important role will be key in ensuring that effective, efficient, and appropriate care is planned, and managed well for service users and that this care achieves a positive impact to the recovery of the individual.
The role may suit someone who is looking to develop a career in the sector, though an excellent track record in a health and social care sector is essential.
You will:
• Conduct strengths-based assessments, evidence-based interventions (brief and structured) and initial risk and recovery planning,
• Deliver harm reduction advice, guidance and education including, needle & syringe exchanges, brief and extended recovery interventions, blood borne virus interventions and overdose prevention advice.
• Support with engagement processes, such as managing contact schedules, to ensure safety and maximise outcomes.
• Support the day-to-day delivery of excellent drug and alcohol services to service users and their significant others, including family members friends and carers.
The Service
Via Harrow is a fully integrated substance misuse service, providing clinical and psychosocial interventions from a main treatment hub in Harrow and from a range of satellite services in the borough. The team actively promotes recovery and work with individuals that are directly and indirectly affected by substance misuse, working with the local community to improve the health, wellbeing and functioning of Harrow residents, irrespective of circumstance.
This service is an established Community Integrated service that is well performing and highly functioning, it is CQC registered to provide a range of clinical interventions including BBV & health interventions, OST, and community detox alongside a comprehensive psychosocial and recovery focussed model.
Location: 97 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4ET
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package
For an informal discussion about the position please contact either Antonio Silvestro, Team Leader on [email protected] or alternatively Allen Quine, Service Manager on [email protected] or 07973 459001.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 August at midnight.
Expiry date: 19/08/2024
Practitioner - Assessment & Engagement
Company
Via
Salary
£29,124
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Harrow, London
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident
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Our Commitments
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