Job summaryAre you a talented mental health clinician with expertise and experience in Drug and Alcohol work?
Are you interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver community treatment in mental health?
We are seeking to recruit a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service (ACMHS) Dacorum, in North West Hertfordshire. The office is based in Hemel Hempstead, the largest town in the Dacorum area.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, such as those with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
Here's what our staff say about working in the team:
"It's a privilege to help people make the changes they want to see in their lives. I get to see about three people each day, on site, and I love my job." (LP, Counselling Psychologist, South West ACMHS)Watch Maleah's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRY1EFYPKt0
Please contact Helen Dudeney on 07833235057 for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. We look forward to hearing from you!
You must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job- work with care co-ordinators and 35 - 40 service users, depending on complexity and other responsibilities
- carry out drug and alcohol misuse assessment including assessment of personal strengths and recovery capital, and risks
- develop recovery plans using a person-centred approach to develop, implement and evaluate needs and strengths-based care plans and risk management plans in partnership with service users, carers and other professionals
- provide Individual brief assessment one-to-one and group interventions
In return, we can offer you:
- leadership and management training opportunities
- on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement ( 5% of basic salary (min £1,258 max £2,122) per annum
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
- Special leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
About usHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the
Care Quality Commission.Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.DetailsDate posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 367-ACMS-9495-E
Job locations: The Marlowe's Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- To liaise with professionals e.g. GP at start of treatment, at review and discharge
- To provide evidence-based drug and alcohol interventions in line with guidelines e.g. NICE, CQC, in a variety of settings promoting flexibility and choice for service users.
- To maximise engagement with service users and reduce the risks both to the individual service user and to others affected by their drug and/or alcohol misuse.
- To facilitate service users and carers to be involved in care and treatment.
- To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring effective communication with other team members and other professionals.
- To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency clinical meetings.
- To receive and participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification attached
Job responsibilities- To liaise with professionals e.g. GP at start of treatment, at review and discharge
- To provide evidence-based drug and alcohol interventions in line with guidelines e.g. NICE, CQC, in a variety of settings promoting flexibility and choice for service users.
- To maximise engagement with service users and reduce the risks both to the individual service user and to others affected by their drug and/or alcohol misuse.
- To facilitate service users and carers to be involved in care and treatment.
- To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring effective communication with other team members and other professionals.
- To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency clinical meetings.
- To receive and participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification attached
Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAININGEssential- English and Maths at minimum GCSE or higher (or equivalent)
- Qualification in using Microsoft Office Applications (or demonstrable skill)
- Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent e.g. Nursing, Social Work or Counselling
- Substance Misuse Training
- Training in Motivational Interviewing or other psychosocial interventions
EXPERIENCEEssential- Good knowledge and understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field
- Experience of working with clients with physical and / or mental health needs including co-morbidity
- Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions to achieve good outcomes for the service user group, e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, community groups, etc
- Experience of working in an outcomes-focussed environment
- Experience of working in Health or Social Care or relevant sector
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of providing evidence based interventions
- Experience of Recovery Focused interventions
- Experience of care planning and risk assessment
- Experience of managing a caseload of drug and alcohol users
Desirable- Good working knowledge of mental health services and good practice
AbilityEssential- Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
- Ability to collaborate on particular work streams and support frontline workers in the delivery of quality services
- Understanding and commitment to the values and principles of Recovery and ability to apply them in day-to-day work
- Ability to empower service users to draw from their strengths and assets, and identify solutions
- Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and groups in a way that is easily understood
SkillsEssential- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives
- Skills in assessing needs and setting goals
- Skills in planning, implementing and evaluating care
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of statutory responsibilities with regards to Safeguarding Children and Adults and ability to identify and act on safeguarding concerns, for both adults and children
- Understanding and commitment to Equality and Diversity
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAININGEssential- English and Maths at minimum GCSE or higher (or equivalent)
- Qualification in using Microsoft Office Applications (or demonstrable skill)
- Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent e.g. Nursing, Social Work or Counselling
- Substance Misuse Training
- Training in Motivational Interviewing or other psychosocial interventions
EXPERIENCEEssential- Good knowledge and understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field
- Experience of working with clients with physical and / or mental health needs including co-morbidity
- Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions to achieve good outcomes for the service user group, e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, community groups, etc
- Experience of working in an outcomes-focussed environment
- Experience of working in Health or Social Care or relevant sector
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of providing evidence based interventions
- Experience of Recovery Focused interventions
- Experience of care planning and risk assessment
- Experience of managing a caseload of drug and alcohol users
Desirable- Good working knowledge of mental health services and good practice
AbilityEssential- Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
- Ability to collaborate on particular work streams and support frontline workers in the delivery of quality services
- Understanding and commitment to the values and principles of Recovery and ability to apply them in day-to-day work
- Ability to empower service users to draw from their strengths and assets, and identify solutions
- Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and groups in a way that is easily understood
SkillsEssential- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives
- Skills in assessing needs and setting goals
- Skills in planning, implementing and evaluating care
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of statutory responsibilities with regards to Safeguarding Children and Adults and ability to identify and act on safeguarding concerns, for both adults and children
- Understanding and commitment to Equality and Diversity
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Marlowe's Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD
Employer's website: https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Service Line Lead
Helen Dudeney
helen.dudeney@nhs.net
07833235057
DetailsDate posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 367-ACMS-9495-E
Job locations: The Marlowe's Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD
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