Caseworker

Middlesbrough Council; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caseworker to join their Opiate team. This role involves managing a caseload of clients facing challenges with substance use and delivering tailored psychosocial interventions. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for helping others. A supportive working environment is offered, along with opportunities for professional development and employee discounts. If you are motivated to make a difference in people's lives and have a flexible approach to client needs, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Employee discounts

Great pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in substance use services is advantageous but not essential.
• Transferable skills from support settings are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with substance use issues.
• Deliver psychosocial interventions to help clients achieve health goals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Care planning

Risk management

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

Working within Middlesbrough Council, our team helps those experiencing problems with substance use, domestic abuse, and homelessness.

We are looking for a passionate, motivated individual to join our Opiate team as a Caseworker.

The successful candidate will manage a case load of clients with issues around alcohol and substance use, delivering a range of psychosocial interventions to help clients reach their health and wellbeing goals.

Previous experience and/or knowledge of substance use services would be advantageous but is not essential as a comprehensive training package will be provided. Similarly, previous experience within this field is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for transferrable skills such as caseload management, care planning, risk management, and previous experience of working with vulnerable clients. This job would be good for those who have previously worked in a support setting. We also welcome those with lived experience.

The skills and attributes needed to be successful in this role are:

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - both verbally and written
2. The ability to build rapport with others easily
3. The ability to organize and prioritize effectively
4. Resilience in the face of challenges and crisis situations
5. A passion for helping others and the drive to help clients achieve their goals
6. A commitment to continuous professional development
7. Flexibility in your approach to meet clients’ needs

You will also need a full UK driving licence and business insurance in place prior to commencing in post.

In return we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities to continuously professionally develop, employee discounts, and a great pension scheme.

Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS checked against adults and children is required, and we will facilitate this for the successful candidate.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully. Please make your application promptly.

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