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
Salary description
£27456.00 - £27456.00 per year