Job Title:Young Person Recovery Facilitator

Job Description

Job title:Young Person Recovery Facilitator

Reporting to:Service Coordinator

Location:Wokingham

Salary:£22,086 - £25,369

Working Hours:37hours per week

Background:

SMART has been delivering substance misuse services across the Thames Valley for more than 15 years. Our innovative projects are designed to break the cycle of substance misuse and transform the prospects of problem alcohol or drug users.

Our mission is to work in partnership to reduce the destructive impact of problem drug and alcohol use, to promote the health, safety and social wellbeing of the individual and the community.

SMART strives to develop individuals in an environment that is respectful, professional and open, with both personal and professional development being central to our culture.

Main purpose of the job

• To contribute to the development and delivery of a range of community based services for young people (aged 11 -17) who misuse substances or who are risk of doing so.
• To address drug, alcohol, health and social related concerns and promote positive change by delivering evidence based interventions.
• To work in partnership with a range of professionals, agencies and community groups in the care education and welfare of young people
• To advise, support and engage parents/ carers who are concerned about a child or young person’s use of substances.
• To safeguard children, young people and their families

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the post-holder are divided into three key areas of work:

1.Service user support

Effectively engage with Young substance misusers in a range of settings.

Manage a caseload as required and perform all related tasks within a best practice and Clinical Governance framework. The key objective is to facilitate change through motivating the individual to address those issues which may act as obstacles to progress by:

• Ensuring all service users meeting the service criteria are identified at the earliest opportunity and assessed appropriately
• Establishing strong working relationships with Service Users
• Carrying out a risk assessment, identification of priorities and ongoing need
• Ensuring Safeguarding standards and requirements are met
• Developing a Recovery Plan with the service user, setting short, medium and long term goals pertaining to 'Recovery beyond treatment'
• Providing information and advice, including harm minimisation and family support, as appropriate.
• Providing Structured Interventions that support the individual in meeting their goals
• Responding to need as it arises and managing lapses/relapses
• Working closely with other services that might be utilised in supporting the individual
• Facilitate group work sessions with service users or families and carers.
• Refer clients to other agencies to meet needs identified beyond the scope of the service
• Effectively managing the individuals’ transition from the service in a manner that supports their long terms recovery including move on to education, training and employment.

2.Service Support

The post holder will also contribute towards the services’ overall success and

Development. This will involve:

• Ensuring all work with service users is provided to the expected standards of the service within SMART's Quality Framework
• Providing regular updates to their line manager on individual performance against the service KPI's
• Communicating service user views and issues to their line manager as appropriate
• Contributing towards the development of a service environment that is safe and secure
• Working within the policies and procedures of the organisation and contributing to their development when appropriate.
• Presenting a professional image of the service to all stakeholders in all work settings
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and research relating to all aspects of Recovery
• Contributing to the overall development of the team and Recovery system.
• Developing effective partnerships with other agencies, particularly youth services and other relevant statutory agencies
• Ensuring service users have the opportunity to input in to all aspects of service design and delivery

3.Staff support

This post holder will be required to be part of a supportive, positive team. This will include:

• Respecting each others rights and conducting oneself in a manner expected of all professionals at all times
• Contributing to the support of colleagues and reflecting on issues with the potential to impact on the team and individuals
• Sharing knowledge to enhance the performance of the team

Person Specification –Young Person Recovery Facilitator

Listed below is the specification checklist which is used to shortlist candidates for this post. Evidencing your ability to meet criteria will be demonstrated in the first instance on the application form. If the criterion for short-listing is met you may also be asked to further demonstrate competency at interview.

• Relevant training/qualification e.g. DipSW, Counselling, Addictions, Social Care, Criminal Justice. or ability to demonstrate DANOS competences

• Ability to engage with clients and develop constructive working relationships

• Exceptional knowledge of Safeguarding

• Good Assessment and Recovery Planning Skills

• Good Communication Skills based on an empathic approach

• Good written skills in relation to case notes, emails and reports

• Good relationship and liaison skills in working with colleagues and partners

• Awareness of and ability to manage boundary issues involved in working with this client group

• Ability to work under pressure in a potentially stressful environment and deal with challenging behaviours and situations

• Good IT skills

• Ability to organise tasks and work to deadlines

• Good Group Facilitation Skills

• Motivational Interviewing Skills

• Understanding of, and commitment to, Diversity practice

• Willingness to keep up-to-date with substance misuse and any issues with the potential to impact on the client group e.g. Housing

• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing techniques

• Knowledge of Social Learning Theory and Cognitive Behavioural Theory in relation to Substance Misuse

• Knowledge of Structured Intervention models such as ITEP mapping

• Good team player
• Positive attitude towards working with change both with clients and within the organisation
• Willingness and ability to work within set policies and contribute to the development of working policy
• Work with integrity and respect for others and be prepared to persevere
• Self motivated and self aware with the ability to learn

• Track record of working with Young People

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary framework

• Experience of running groups, workshops and seminars in relation to substance misuse

• Driving Licence and use of own car

All staff are expected to show commitment to the quality of service offered to service users and to demonstrate a thoughtful and considered approach to their problems. Honesty, reliability, use of initiative and the ability to establish good working relationships with clients, colleagues and other service providers are considered essential attributes.

Health and safety

All employees are subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to proactively comply with their duties as outlined in SMART CJS policy.

References

Appointment will depend on satisfactory references being obtained from present or past employers.

Security Clearance

All front line staff will need to have an enhanced DBS check to comply with the required regulations.

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JDand PS –Young Person Recovery Facilitator October 2014