Hospital Liaison Worker

Job title:

Hospital Liaison Worker

Company

Change Grow Live

Job description

Overview:Believe in People?The best people have one thing in common.They care.At Change Grow Live, we’re driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values – ‘Be open, be compassionate, and be bold’ – guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.We’re seeking a dedicated Hospital Liaison Worker to provide a hospital- based service in Kent. You will work in close partnership with Accident & Emergency teams to develop and implement care plans for frequent hospital attenders.Using the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach, you will offer advice & information, harm minimization and brief interventions.Where: KentFull Time Hours: 37.5 per weekFull Time Salary: £27,449.52 – £31,529.41Contract Type: Full time Responsibilities:The Role:As a valued member of our Reach Team in West Kent, you’ll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including:

• Work in close partnership with Accident & Emergency teams to develop and implement care plans for frequent hospital attenders.
• Providing specialist assessment of patients attending/admitted to hospital with alcohol related issues using AUDIT screening tools and to provide brief interventions and onward referral for patients.
• Providing advice, support and training to hospital staff regarding drug and alcohol awareness, screening, assessment processes and referral pathways.
• Developing and facilitating education/training opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of clinical staff working with this group.
• Working closely with community substance misuse teams to ensure assertive and effective follow up of repeat presentations and discharges from the hospital.
• Keeping GP’s informed of patient’s status and discharge plan/referrals within 5 days of patient’s hospital discharge.
• Developing specific links with identified specialist acute services.

About You:To thrive in this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working with the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach, offering advice & information, harm minimization and brief interventions.
• The ability to manage challenging behavior in a calm and professional manner.
• The ability to deliver bite sized training sessions to professionals.
• Experience of working sensitivity in a hospital setting.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives.
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service for the first 5 years.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme .
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

If this resonates with you and you’re eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we’d be delighted to connect with you.Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 – £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A – Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 3/12/2024 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Katherine Solang | [email protected] : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Expected salary

£27449.52 – 31529.41 per year

Location

Maidstone, Kent

Job date

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:37:01 GMT

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