Single Point of Contact Advisor

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Vacancy Name
Vacancy Name
Single Point of Contact Advisor
Vacancy No
Vacancy No
VN4057
Employment Type
Employment Type
Full-Time
Hours Per Week
37.00
Work Pattern
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday
Location
Location
Cumbria, CA3 8SY
Location Region
Location Region
Cumbria
Location City
Location City
Cumbria
Location Postal Code
Interview Date
Interview Date
20 May 2024
Single Point of Contact AdvisorWho we are... Single Point of Contact AdvisorWho we are...Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.About the role…An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of SPOC (Single Point of Contact) Advisor within Recovery Steps Cumbria. There are multiple positions available, the role is countywide and consideration will be taken regarding hybrid working.Key duties you will undertake are:
Managing all calls coming into the service including screening enquiries, prescribing queries, booking appointments via electronic diary management and connecting the callers through to other staff.
Gathering accurate information from individuals contacting the SPOC using excellent communication skills in order to direct them to the correct element of the service
Completing holistic assessments.
Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals
About you…
You will have a passion for making a difference, and ensuring fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do. Experience of working with vulnerable people and the issues facing those who misuse substances is necessary along with the ability to deal with a range of queries from those accessing our service, their loved ones and other professionals.
You will have a GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent), have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and be proficient in using Microsoft Office programmes.
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You will be working as part of our Recovery Steps Cumbria Team. The team is a multi-disciplinary recovery team comprising of colleagues from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. The team includes Recovery Coordinators, HOPE Workers, Medics, Housing and Criminal Justice workers, Individual Placement Specialists and Volunteers. We are a supportive and welcoming team, who are passionate about supporting and promoting recovery for those we care for and within our local community.
For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Lead Practitioner, Rebecca Wren
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or 01900 512300.
The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.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 benefit️ Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers️ Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support NetworksHumankind is an equal opportunities employerIf 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 please contact the Recruitment Team at #####.
Salary Period
Salary Period
Per Annum
Vacancy Salary Range
DBS Requirement
DBS Requirement
Enhanced Adult/Child Barred
Does role require Police/Prison vetting?
Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role?
Driving licence required for role?
No
Applications Close Date
Applications Close Date
12 May 2024
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