Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Community Drug and Alcohol team for a Community Substance Misuse Worker to join a developing substance misuse team within the Ceredigion locality, based in Aberystwyth.
We are looking for an individual who has experience of working with substance misuse and can demonstrate core and specific competencies related to tier 3 substance misuse work or who is keen to develop their skills and experience within a tier 3 substance misuse service.
Experience in the assessment and treatment of service users with opiate dependency would be an advantage as well as a good working knowledge of harm reduction approaches and managing prescribing regimes within a recovery focused treatment framework.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as care manager for the caseload and any significant change in circumstances that may result in increased risk to the service user or their significant others must be discussed in the appropriate forum. This will include:
Comprehensive assessment of the service user's substance misuse problem including their health and wellbeing needs and level of motivation to change
Agreeing a care plan /aftercare / discharge plan with the service user that may include other professionals or onward referral as appropriate.
Implementation and review of the care plan and associated evaluation in line with service and Health Board policy
Consideration of the needs of significant others and the opportunity to engage them in the care plan.
Joint working with partner agencies and contributing the treatment and clinical components of the agreed care plan where the service user is subject to a treatment order through the courts
The post holder must at all times respect the rights, dignity and interests of service users.
They should treat all individuals equitably, and must not discriminate on grounds of Age, Sex, Disability, Gender re-assignment, Marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, Race, Religion or belief, Sexual orientation against service users, colleagues, or anyone else with whom they have dealings in the course of their work.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 11/06/2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 11/06/2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 QCF Health & Social Care (Adults) or equivalent or able to evidence KSF / DANOS competencies for role in CPD portfolio and willingness to work towards required Level 3 QCF
- Degree in Substance Misuse or related field or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards
- Knowledge of M.I, CBT, CTP or other therapeutic approaches
- Sound knowledge of substance misuse issues
Desirable
- Certificate / Diploma in Counselling or other related field
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant experience & knowledge of Substance Misuse field
Desirable
- Recent experience in health/social care agency
- Recent experience in Tier 3 Treatment provision
Language Abilities
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 QCF Health & Social Care (Adults) or equivalent or able to evidence KSF / DANOS competencies for role in CPD portfolio and willingness to work towards required Level 3 QCF
- Degree in Substance Misuse or related field or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards
- Knowledge of M.I, CBT, CTP or other therapeutic approaches
- Sound knowledge of substance misuse issues
Desirable
- Certificate / Diploma in Counselling or other related field
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant experience & knowledge of Substance Misuse field
Desirable
- Recent experience in health/social care agency
- Recent experience in Tier 3 Treatment provision
Language Abilities
Desirable
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.
Applications 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).
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.
Applications 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Community Drug & Alcohol Team
Gorwelion Day Hospital, Llanbadarn Road,
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
SY23 1HB
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
