Company: P4 RECRUITMENT LTD
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Recovery Co-ordinator - Young Persons Services
Location: BarnsleyPay Rate: £15/hrContract Type: 3 month Contract
Role Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Co-ordinator to manage a service user caseload, develop and review recovery plans, and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves close liaison with service users, their families, and various partner agencies to facilitate access to treatment and community resources.
Key Responsibilities - Manage a caseload of service users.
- Devise, implement, and review ongoing recovery plans and treatment.
- Engage with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including family members and significant others as appropriate.
- Conduct triage/screening assessments and comprehensive assessments with service users.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies for shared assessments, key working, and interventions.
- Promote service user progression from engagement through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.
- Facilitate service user access to treatment and community resources to increase recovery and social capital.
- Support service users and their families within their local community.
- Lead effective case management, including risk assessments, risk management plans, and safeguarding assessments.
- Utilize an online case management system efficiently.
- Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, providing reports and information.
- Attend reviews, team meetings, and supervision sessions.
- Communicate effectively via telephone and other means.
Qualifications and Skills - NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this qualification.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage clients about their drug use while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships within the team and with external partners.
- Proficiency in MS Office programs, including Word and Outlook.
- Ability to use a case management system effectively.
- Understanding of the complex needs experienced by individuals with a history of problematic alcohol or drug misuse, including physical, psychological, mental health, legal, parenting, and family support needs.
- Ability to assess complex needs, identify risks, formulate risk management plans, review recovery plans, and monitor outcomes in partnership with service users.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.