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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Addiction Worker based at Caley Court.
Hours:
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
37 hours per week, Monday to Sunday
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
What you will do:
* Deliver care to individuals with the most complex co-existing mental health and drug and/or alcohol dependent presentations.
* Making autonomous decisions with regard to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person centred care.
* Liaise with partner services to ensure integrated care delivery.Assist in the development of new procedures and projects.
* Provide support and line management to junior staff.
* Provide health advice, crisis support, and promote recovery.
* Uphold clinical standards and contribute to service improvement.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
* A degree, or equivalent knowledge, in a relevant area e.g. health or social care is essential.
* A post graduate qualification relating to alcohol and drug use is desirable.
* Experience of working in the field of addictions is essential.
* Experience of working in a related community setting is essential.
* Experience of working in needle exchange services desirable.
* In-depth knowledge of addiction related theory and practise is essential to be able to undertake comprehensive assessments of need and incorporate a range of cognitive - behavioural strategies to enhance lifestyle change.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Lorna Wallace, Team Manager 01294 476000.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
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