[Hiring] Dual Diagnosis Recovery Worker @Change Grow Live

Role Description

A vacancy has arisen for a new specialist Dual Diagnosis (Co-existing Mental Health and Substance Use) Recovery Worker role based in Preston and Central Lancashire, working as part of a Lancashire-wide team who support people with their or their loved ones’ drug and/or alcohol issues. This role will work closely with community and inpatient mental health services, creating joint recovery plans to support individuals' care needs.

We’re looking for a committed professional to support individuals with complex co-existing mental health and substance use needs. Many of our clients face additional challenges such as:

• Neurodevelopmental conditions
• Learning disabilities
• Unstable housing
• Poor health
• Safeguarding concerns
• Limited support networks

You’ll manage a dedicated caseload and work flexibly across the community, offering assertive outreach and in-reach support in diverse settings — from GP surgeries and mental health services to substance misuse hubs and supported accommodation. This is a mobile, hands-on role suited to someone resilient, empathetic, and motivated to drive change where it matters.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health settings.
• Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems.
• An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis.
• Knowledge of current mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy, guidance and legislation.
• Ability to liaise and work in partnership with a wide range of professionals and agencies.
• Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives.

Requirements

• Provide bespoke interventions for identified service users, with the aim of engaging people in the most appropriate service for their needs, reducing re-presentations and bringing about positive client outcomes.
• Support the development of joint working protocols with mental health services and substance misuse services (including: Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), Improving Access to Psychological Therapies services).
• Identify the training and support needs of colleagues working with this group of service users and deliver training or provide support as appropriate.
• Identify any gaps in dual diagnosis provision and provide examples of good practice to inform future pathway and service design.
• Improve communication and referral pathways between substance misuse and mental health teams and other services involved in the care and treatment of people with dual diagnosis.
• Provide a case management role for identified dual diagnosis service users as appropriate.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• A great selection of benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Training, career development & progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.