Open Access & Assessment Social Worker (Substance Misuse)
Open Access and Assessment (OAT) Team plays a vital role in supporting individuals entering treatment services by providing advice, brief interventions, structured key working, guidance and pathways into treatment and recovery services. This role is part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team helping individuals take their first steps toward positive change.
Job responsibilities
* Provide advice and brief interventions to patients.
* Deliver structured key working support.
* Guide individuals into treatment and recovery services.
* Assess and manage both new and existing service users.
* Manage a caseload in line with the service user profile.
Schedule
* Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
* One late evening shift until 7:30 pm on a rota basis.
* Full‑time position (37.5 hours per week).
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £26,682 – £32,559 per annum, depending on experience.
Benefits include: 29 days annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 2 years and 34 days after 5 years of service), public holidays, attractive pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, tailored training and development opportunities through a personalised learning & development plan, and a period of exciting growth and innovation.
Qualifications
* Qualified and registered Social Worker.
* Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse or Health and Social Care.
Experience
* Experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse is desirable but not essential; keen to develop skills in this field is welcome.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to investigate any prior convictions.
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