Job title: Drug & Alcohol Worker
Company: Sanctuary Personnel
Job description: Seven Criminal Justice are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Drug & Alcohol Support Worker to join our team in Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will play an essential role in supporting individuals suffering from drug and alcohol dependence as they transform their lives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Deliver one-to-one structured support to service users with drug and alcohol addiction issues, providing practical advice and guidance.
2. Develop personalised recovery plans, setting goals, and regularly reviewing progression.
3. Provide support in areas such as health, housing, education, and employment.
4. Work in close partnership with other local and national organisations to ensure service users receive the best possible support.
5. Facilitate and run group sessions and workshops on topics such as relapse prevention, harm reduction, and health promotion.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions and interventions with service users, ensuring utmost confidentiality is maintained.
7. Engage in professional development activities, such as training, to continue to provide excellent support and adhering to best practices.
Person Specification:
1. Proven experience working in a similar role, demonstrating an understanding of the issues affecting those with substance misuse issues.
2. Recognised qualification in Care, Social work or a related field would be advantageous.
3. Passionate, patient, understanding, and with an empathetic approach to dealing with service users.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Knowledge of local support services and referral pathways for clients.
7. Willingness to work flexible hours as required.
Note: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and undergo a full DBS check.
We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We believe that diverse candidates can enrich our team with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
Working with Seven Resourcing:
Established in 2011, Seven Resourcing is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of temporary and ad-hoc professionals. Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot from 2000+ reviews, and with 20+ major recruitment awards, we take pride in knowing we can find you the best possible rates and a role you can be proud of.
We have a reputation for recruiting at lightning speed, but we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, please get in touch with our candidate care team.
Expected salary: £25 per hour
Location: Bedfordshire
Job date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:58:41 GMT
