Lead Practitioner
Drugs and Alcohol Service – North Lanarkshire Crisis Outreach Service
Location: Airdrie (travel throughout North Lanarkshire)
Hours: Part Time or Full Time
Salary: £26,076 - £29,144
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people towards more fulfilment and inclusion? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are important to you, this demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role may be for you.
Responsibilities
* Work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing practical and emotional support.
* Encourage individuals to achieve personal outcomes in their daily lives, such as safety, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
* Employ a person‑centred approach, involving family, friends, other professionals and advocating for the service user.
Qualifications
* IT skills required for all vacancies.
* Register with SSSC within six months of start date.
* Valid UK driving licence not required; however traveling throughout North Lanarkshire is essential.
* Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom (no visa sponsorship).
We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Benefits
* Salary matching within the pay points of the role.
* Pension scheme, employer contribution 4%.
* 35 holiday days per year.
* Access to learning and development courses and support for SVQ Social Services and Healthcare qualifications.
Additional Information
Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No.
Does the post include personal care? No.
Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? No.
Will the service users be involved in this process? No.
For more information, please contact our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.
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