Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We're excited to offer a new opportunity to join our team in Croydon as a Substance Misuse Worker on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting residents at our 27-bed property, specialising in forensic mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis. Our team fosters a psychologically informed environment, tailored to individual needs. The service spans four sites, providing high and medium-level support for men and women.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE SUBSTANCE MISUSE WORKER ROLE
Penrose Miller House is a 27-bed residential property which specialises in forensic mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis. The team offers psychologically-informed housing and resettlement support that comes with additional help for individuals' specific needs.
Shift Pattern: This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be discussed; you will be based in service.
Travel: The role is based in East Croydon, accessible by Train and Tram Link. Any travel required outside your home location for work-related purposes can be expensed.
What are we looking for from a Substance Misuse Worker?
* Knowledge, understanding, and experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ideally ex-offenders, those with enduring mental health issues, substance misuse, dual diagnosis, and challenging behaviours.
* Experience of assessing needs and strengths, and supporting people with dual diagnosis and complex needs.
* Previous experience in a similar role, providing holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental illness.
* IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software.
What we offer
* 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service.
* Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans.
* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling.
* Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
* Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Annual Staff Awards.
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement, and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment.
Experience
* Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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