SUBSTANCE MISUSE PRACTITIONER, NOTTINGHAM, FIXED TERM TILL MARCH '26, 37HRS, BAND 4 £26,530 - £29,114, FTE
The Rough Sleepers Drug & Alcohol Treatment Team (RSDATT) has a vacancy for the post of a Substance Misuse Practitioner. The service provides drug and alcohol treatment to rough sleepers or those at a risk of homelessness experiencing severe and multiple disadvantages. Treatment focuses on addressing health inequalities through assertive outreach and in-reach provision using an integrated model of care with effective interdisciplinary and interagency working.
The successful candidate will:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments.
* Deliver harm reduction-based interventions and structured treatment.
* Prioritise access to opioid substitute treatment.
* Coordinate care for individuals with complex health and social care needs through assertive engagement, SMART care plans and involvement of specialist teams/agencies.
* Assist rough sleepers in accessing emergency or temporary accommodation.
* Provide advice on welfare, housing and tenancy rights.
* Facilitate assessments of care needs.
The post holder will have the ability to develop and sustain therapeutic relationships based on trust...