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Sanctuary MultiCare Project
Salary: £10.400 per annum.
Hours: Part Time / 16 Hours worked over – Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri.
Responsible to: Chair of the Management Committee.
Job Purpose
To support family members to take proactive steps to improve the management of their physical & mental health.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- To manage a caseload of family members affected by substance misuse based on weekly/fortnightly contacts; empowering them to make healthier life choices; developing care plans and connecting people to activities and services that meet practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health & wellbeing
- To deliver a series of workshops including Health & Wellbeing, Stigma and Drug Awareness
- To ensure that the services provided are planned, reviewed and evaluated in conjunction with the service users and are of the highest quality and meet the standards of Sanctuary Family Support
- To work in partnership with families and other agencies
- To be aware of and comply with all Sanctuary Family Support’s policies and procedures
- To be aware of and comply with any training, meetings etc. as required by the Chair of the Management Committee or your line manager
- To maintain accurate up-to-date records, and ensure records are kept securely
- To report as required to the identified line manager regarding your job performance
- To be computer literate and able to record your own case notes and statistics
- To contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the reputation of Sanctuary Family support
- An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Ethos and Values of Sanctuary Family Support
- An effective use of appropriate Microsoft Applications.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- An understanding of the issues facing drug users and their families
- Good word-processing/keyboard skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to Personal Development
- Good time-management skills
- Tact and sensitivity
- Ability to relate well to a wide range of people
- Good telephone manner
- Flexibility
- Commitment to equal opportunity
- Commitment to client confidentiality
- The ability to maintain expert knowledge of local services and provision
- Qualification in Health & Social Care or a relevant Care qualification.
Desirable Requirements
- Own transport
- Experience working with families.