Behaviour Change Practitioner

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Behaviour Change Practitioner for a temporary opportunity within the Middlesbrough area. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Overview:

The successful candidate will work within a substance misuse service, delivering structured 1:1 and group psychological interventions to support behaviour change, emotional wellbeing and recovery.

Main Duties:

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Deliver structured 1:1 and group psychological interventions

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Use CBT-informed approaches, motivational interviewing, DBT skills and psychoeducation

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Assess low-level mental health and emotional needs

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Provide brief interventions to support behaviour change and recovery

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Develop positive and effective working relationships with service users

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Monitor progress and adapt interventions where appropriate

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Identify when individuals require more specialist support and escalate cases accordingly

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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with service requirements

Essential Criteria:

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Proven experience delivering psychological or behaviour change interventions

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Experience working within substance misuse, mental health or a related service

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Knowledge and practical experience of motivational interviewing and CBT-informed approaches

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Experience assessing emotional and mental health needs and delivering brief interventions

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Strong communication, interpersonal and assessment skills

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Ability to deliver interventions on both a 1:1 and group basis

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Knowledge of safeguarding and appropriate referral pathways

If this role is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed