Hospital Link Worker

Exciting Opportunity: Hospital Link Worker
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Hospital Link Worker to join our dynamic Alcohol Liaison Team. This role is pivotal in reducing unplanned, alcohol-related hospital attendances and admissions by providing assertive outreach to individuals in need.
Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate engagement with community drug and alcohol services, and support regular attendance at hospital outpatient and GP appointments.
• Identify barriers to change and provide harm reduction interventions in the community, including the service user’s home.
• Develop community links for individuals and manage care planning, risk assessment, and case management for allocated service users.
• Use case management systems to accurately record service user data.

About You:

• Previous voluntary or paid experience in a client-facing role.
• Proficient in using active listening skills on a day-to-day basis.
• Motivated, proactive problem solver passionate about delivering a high standard of care.
• Comfortable with lone working, adaptable to various settings, and able to build rapport quickly.
• Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Apply today to be part of a team that is passionate about people and committed to providing high-quality care.

Who are we?
Humankind is a vibrant and growing charity with over 30 years' experience working with individuals, families and communities affected by health and social inequalities across the country with a focus on improving people’s well-being. Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We have over 2,200 staff and around 200 volunteers providing services for over 100,000 people. Our specialist services include substance use, clinical, employment training and education, housing services, housing support and health, young people, and families’ services.
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What can Humankind offer you?
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies

• ️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce

Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
Humankind is an equal opportunities employer:
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.
We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk