Drug and Alcohol Hospital Recovery Worker
Drug and Alcohol hospital recovery worker Role Overview As a Hospital based recovery worker, you will be pivotal in enhancing the engagement of individuals facing alcohol or drug challenges within a hospital environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one psychosocial support to patients who frequently attend hospital wards and the Emergency Department (ED), encouraging their participation in the community drug and alcohol service in their own local area Conduct initial screenings and triage assessments for new clients providing onward referrals as needed Collaborate with external services, such as mental health providers, primary care, social care, and other relevant agencies, to address the comprehensive needs of service users.
Monitor and report on service outcomes, aiming to reduce avoidable GP visits, urgent care visits, A&E attendances, hospital admissions, and ambulance calls, particularly within the "frequent attender" cohort part of this will be attending monthly High Intensity User group meetings.Support the Drug and Alcohol practitioner on hospital ward rounds to identify patients with alcohol-related needs and engage them in appropriate treatment services. Advocate for service users to secure support with housing, benefits, and access to mental, physical health, and substance misuse treatments.
Support service users in developing strategies to enhance self-esteem, social skills, and psychological well-being, aiding their recovery from alcohol dependence. Support the Drug and Alcohol practitioner to provide education to staff across the hospital setting About you...
Experience working within a health and social care, community or hospital setting. Experience with motivational interviewing. An understanding of substance misuse.