Job Overview An exciting secondment / fixed term opportunity has arisen for Band 5 key worker post within Conwy Substance Misuse Service, based in Colwyn Bay. This post will be for a period of 12 months. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive assessment and treatment interventions to individuals who misuse substances, including risk assessment, substance use, social care and psychological effects. To work as an autonomous practitioner in community settings including services users’ homes. The post holder will manage a case load and support individuals through their treatment within service. They will also be responsible for supervising junior members of staff and supporting their development. Main duties of the job The post holder will have knowledge and experience of substance misuse interventions and treatment and will be required to use effective communication skills to engage, motivate and maintain service users in contact with services and to be responsible for the development and continuous evaluation of treatment programmes as appropriate. Induction will be tailored to individual needs, and discussed at interview. The post holder will be expected to work with both alcohol and drug misuse service users. Candidates are requested to use the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualification and / or Knowledge Essential Criteria Degree level relevant academic qualification or equivalent extensive experience gained Awareness of professional boundaries Desirable criteria Substance misuse related academic qualification Experience Essential criteria Extensive experience of working in a substance misuse treatment environment Ability to recognise and respond to behaviours that are challenging Desirable criteria Experience of working in a community setting Professional knowledge of substance misuse Aptitude And Abilities Essential criteria Effective communication skills Ability to work unsupervised Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Data collection skills Demonstrate ability to support and supervise staff Desirable criteria Additional relevant skills Values Essential Criteria Knowledge of evidence based health and social care interventions Awareness of the changing health agenda for NHS Wales Awareness of local and national substance misuse issues Desirable criteria Professional knowledge of Substance misuse services Specialist awareness of drugs effects and appropriate / available treatment interventions Other Essential criteria Professional approach Time management skills Change management skills Confidence and ability to work confidently as part of an MDT Desirable criteria Presentation Skills