Aftercare & Relapse Prevention Practitioner (FTC)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced and enthusiastic AFTERCARE & RELAPSE PREVENTION PRACTITIONER within New Start’s Adult Services division. The successful candidate will support the Step-down Service and the Harmony Project offering advice, guidance and targeted support to residents working on their personal recovery journey.

New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. The services we provide aim to enhance lives by offering good quality homes and structured support; encouraging clients to achieve independence and engage in constructive opportunities which will enable them to live a more fulfilled and enriched existence.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary - £27456
• 22 days annual leave allowance rising by 1 day annualy 
• Medicash enrollment upon successful completion of probation
• Learning & Development Opportunities up to and including Level 5
• Shift pattern to be discussed at interview

Responsibilities of our Aftercare & Relapse Prevention Practitioner:

• To work as part of a team that supports New Start's aftercare offer, on-site abstinence offer and dispersed services abstinence provision.
• Focusing aftercare support around recovery and tenancy sustainment, community reintegration, independent living skills and resettlement
• Ensuring aftercare cases are involved in ETE, meaningful use of time, have access to opportunities, and are supported to build social capital to strengthen their recovery and keep positively on track
• Targeting assistance to those struggling with their recovery in-line with their personal relapse prevention plan
• Providing crisis support to individuals whose recovery breaks down, ensuring a safety management plan is put in place and the adequate support required is devised and implemented
• Targeting support to those struggling with their tenancy, taking a solution-focused and preventative approach that will help keep them housed
• Abiding by Health and Safety regulations and supporting others in this area
• Undertaking operational, administrative and recording tasks required for the role

What are we’re looking for in a Aftercare & Relapse Prevention Practitioner:

• Demonstrable experience in the role of a Recovery Worker, Treatment/Rehab Practitioner or Outreach Worker within the community or within a hostel setting
• Demonstrable experience of handling crisis situations, remaining calm and focused whilst the problem(s) is addressed
• Experience and knowledge of working with individuals in recovery from alcohol/substance misuse and the challenges faced by those on a journey of recovery striving to remain abstinent
• Experience, training and knowledge of harm reduction practices and strategies to educate people on how to reduce their risk of harm in substance misuse cases
• NVQ Level 3 in Housing/Health and Social Care/or equivalent qualifications
• The ability to accurately record information within case notes and support plans professionally and effectively
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through crisis or periods of change
• Experience and knowledge of how to access the Property Pool Plus System and alternative housing options for residents within the city of Liverpool
• Knowledge of opportunities, community facilities and ETE providers across the city
• Experience of working with adults with multiple and complex needs who can exhibit challenging behaviour
• Excellent understanding of professional boundaries when working with vulnerable adults
• Experience of completing risk assessments and incident reports to a high standard
• Essential Car User Post (non-negotiable)
• Current good working demographical knowledge of the city of Liverpool
• A flexible approach to ensure high level support to caseload 

If you believe you are the right candidate for the role of our Aftercare and Relapse Prevention Practitioner then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure