Community Addiction Care Lead (Band 6)

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Ayr; Presencial; GBP 43.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is advertising a Development Opportunity- Community Addiction Worker AFC Band 6. This fixed-term/secondment post runs until March 2027, based in Ayr with 36 hours per week, 9-5 Monday to Friday.

A UK driving licence is essential for this role and internal staff are invited to apply. The role involves specialist assessment, care planning, treatment, and case management for individuals with alcohol and drug dependency, including complex needs, while providing clinical

Formación

• 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.
• 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.
• Superior communication skills is essential
• In addition the post holder is often drawn on to provide training and information both individually and in conjunction and in conjunction with Prevention and Support Team
• Experience of the delivery of training is desirable.
• Car owner/driver is essential.
• Information technology skills is essential
• Awareness of addiction related national, local and organisational policies and guidelines.
• As an expert in this field, the post holder is required to use their theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance service design/redesign in line with national standards of best practice.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist assessment, care planning, treatment and case management for individuals experiencing alcohol and drug dependency, including those with complex mental health and social care needs.
• Deliver person-centred interventions, manage a complex caseload, coordinate care with partner agencies, and promote recovery and harm reduction.

Conocimientos

Addictions experience

Community setting

Addiction theory & practice

Communication skills

IT skills

Driver/Car owner

Educación

Degree in health or social care

Postgraduate qualification in addictions

Descripción del empleo

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is advertising a Development Opportunity- Community Addiction Worker AFC Band 6. This fixed-term/secondment post runs until March 2027, based in Ayr with 36 hours per week, 9-5 Monday to Friday.

A UK driving licence is essential for this role and internal staff are invited to apply. The role involves specialist assessment, care planning, treatment, and case management for individuals with alcohol and drug dependency, including complex needs, while providing clinical