Location
19 Tabernacle Gardens, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£38,488 per annum

About the Role
As a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker at Mildmay Mission Hospital, you will provide person-centred specialist support to patients, assessing their needs and setting goals specifically related to substance misuse, including alcohol and illegal or controlled substances. You will facilitate relevant psychosocial interventions ensuring care reflects patients' choices and promotes dignity and wellbeing. You will actively promote equality and diversity and encourage patients to access both internal and external substance misuse services. Your role will focus on harm reduction, promoting safer practices, healthier lifestyles, and recovery.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments of inpatients with substance misuse histories, aiming to meet most patients on admission and continue working with those assessed. Using coaching and motivational interviewing techniques, you will conduct person-centred risk assessments and develop risk strategies in line with Mildmay’s policies to minimise risk and maintain safety for patients and staff.

You will communicate concerns appropriately, support the multidisciplinary team in risk management, review risks continuously, and respond to incidents effectively. You will develop and implement individualised, person-centred care plans related to substance misuse, involving patients actively in the care planning process and reviewing plans consistently.

Where appropriate and with patient consent, you will liaise with families, partners, or Next of Kin. You will work proactively as part of Mildmay’s Multidisciplinary Team, attending meetings, completing reports, assessments, and referrals as necessary. You will keywork patients, liaising with internal and external colleagues regarding patient progress and discharge planning. Participation in discharge planning and making onward referrals related to substance misuse will also be part of your responsibilities.

Experience
Experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse is desirable. Skills in conducting assessments, motivational interviewing, and risk management are important.

About you
You are compassionate, patient-centred, and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You demonstrate strong communication and advocacy skills, with a commitment to promoting dignity, equality, and wellbeing. You are proactive in engaging patients and supporting their recovery journey.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in substance misuse, social care, or related fields are preferred but not explicitly stated. A willingness to undertake further training and development is essential.