The Alcohol & Drug Service

Social Worker - Substance Misuse

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Job summary

It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field, with significant new career opportunities being created.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative team, based in Goole. The role will support service users with diverse and complex needs and their families with issues relating to substance use including alcohol. The post would involve assessing need from a person centred and strength-based perspective. You will have a good understanding of recovery and have a value base that stems from a strongly held working belief in individuals ability to change and live in recovery along with a desire to ensure each service user has access to the information and 'tools' needed to live a fulfilling life in recovery.

About us

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

East Riding Partnership (ERP) is a partnership between ADS and Humber Teaching NHS trust. It has three hubs, Hull, Bridlington and Goole. It is multi-disciplinary team led by a consultant and provides treatment services in the community. The services include aftercare, young people, community rehabilitation programme, a specialist supporting image and performing enhancing drugs/steroids and a team supporting service users and cares through a team of volunteers and peer mentors.

Details

Date posted

09 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,396.99 to £30,991 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0261-24-0015

Job locations

The East Riding Partnership

100 Boothferry Road

Goole

DN14 6AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide structured key working and psychological/psychosocial based interventions, assessment, referral and advice in a variety of settings to those who have experienced problematic drug and/or alcohol use. To participate in the development of the service and practice and to liaise with a variety of internal departments and outside agencies

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide structured key working and psychological/psychosocial based interventions, assessment, referral and advice in a variety of settings to those who have experienced problematic drug and/or alcohol use. To participate in the development of the service and practice and to liaise with a variety of internal departments and outside agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified and registered Social Worker
  • Microsoft Office including outlook, word and excel

Desirable

  • L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent
  • Practice Educator qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified and registered Social Worker
  • Microsoft Office including outlook, word and excel

Desirable

  • L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent
  • Practice Educator qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

The East Riding Partnership

100 Boothferry Road

Goole

DN14 6AE


Employer's website

https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

The East Riding Partnership

100 Boothferry Road

Goole

DN14 6AE


Employer's website

https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Sally Williams

sally.williams23@nhs.net

01405608210

Details

Date posted

09 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,396.99 to £30,991 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0261-24-0015

Job locations

The East Riding Partnership

100 Boothferry Road

Goole

DN14 6AE


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