Rough Sleeper Recovery Coordinator

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who need it most? If so, Bradford Metropolitan District Council have a number of rewarding opportunities and would love to hear from you!

New Vision Bradford is a partnership between the Bridge Project, Project 6 and Waythrough. Under this umbrella, the partnership delivers an adult substance misuse service for the Bradford and Craven District, aiming to help people tackle the misuse of alcohol and drugs and reduce risk-taking behaviours through dedicated prevention, intervention, and support.

The Bridge Project is looking to recruit 2 Rough Sleeper Recovery Coordinators, working under the New Vision Bradford umbrella, based at several site locations. It is essential that the successful applicant is able to travel across the district, getting to different locations; a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality substance misuse treatment.
• Support service users from point of entry into the service and throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
• Engage in outreach to connect with individuals rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping with substance use concerns and other unmet needs.
• Act as the main care coordinator for an assigned group of service users, coordinating tailor-made packages of care.
• Provide vital support, including comprehensive assessments, recovery planning, and one-to-one key work.

Requirements

• 2 years of full-time experience working with people with alcohol and/or drug problems and/or people with complex needs within a 4-year period.
• Demonstrated experience in case management and delivering care coordination in substance misuse or a related field.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills.
• A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 4% pension contribution
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Employee assistance scheme
• Life insurance
• Monthly team wellbeing sessions
• Mindfulness activities for staff

There is flexibility around working hours required by the postholder. If you are wanting to build a brighter future for individuals experiencing rough sleeping or at risk of this, Bradford Metropolitan District Council would love to hear from you!