362 Intensive Engagement Worker

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity to be part of a team based in Hull supporting individuals who are admitted to Hull Royal Infirmary with alcohol related issues.

Working as part of the central hub team the Intensive Engagement Worker will provide advice and support to individuals admitted to hospital. The successful candidate will engage and support individuals by conducting an initial assessment of risk and need for care planned treatment.

If you are experienced by working in the field but do not have the formal qualifications, we provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

• Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years service and 34 after 5; plus, Public Holidays
• Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)
• Health Scheme
• Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.

Main duties of the job

Ability to establish good working relationships

Ability to liaise effectively with other agencies and professionals

Maintain professional boundaries

Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing

Ability to act autonomously

Demonstrate innovative practice and an ability to work in adverse situations

Ability to promote and encourage positive use of a substance misuse service

Ability to reflect on and develop practice

Ability to use initiative, experience and take responsibility

Ability to work a high level of accuracy paying particular attention to detail and meeting deadlines

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

7 Baker Street

Hull

HU2 8HP

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

7 Baker Street

Hull

HU2 8HP

Employer's website

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

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