Job Description
Addiction Workers are part of a multi-disciplinary team working closely with colleagues from health, social work, and the voluntary sector to provide services to individuals and families experiencing drug and/or alcohol problems.
Addiction Workers manage a caseload of service users with alcohol, drug, and psycho-social issues, working alongside and under supervision of the Senior Addiction Worker and colleagues. They are responsible for producing assessments, including risk assessments, leading to care plans and interventions that help service users address their addiction issues, improve their situations, and promote better health and wellbeing outcomes.
Candidates should have an awareness of Adult and Child Protection procedures and relevant legislation.
The post holder will support OST clinics within the service and local GP practices.
This is a part-time position with the Dumbarton Joint Hospital Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service.
Working days are negotiable and flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, so membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details can be found here.
Preferred applicants will need to join the PVG scheme or undergo an update check before a formal offer is made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
Responsibilities
The employment is excepted from section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants must disclose all convictions, including spent ones, as failure to do so could lead to dismissal or disciplinary action.
The Individual
West Dunbartonshire Council offers flexible working arrangements and benefits such as access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 19.3% employer contribution, a minimum of 24 days annual leave increasing to 34 days plus 8 public holidays, and employee wellbeing support including occupational health and counselling.
We encourage you to apply and share your experience and why you are suitable for this role.
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