Senior Addictions Care Therapist

CrossReach; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributory pension

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

CrossReach in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Additions Worker to direct and deliver the therapeutic programme for clients in Rainbow House, supporting housing and recovery services.

The role requires an SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or equivalent and a PDA in Supervision, with advantageous SVQ3/addictions or counselling certification. You will work within CrossReach's Christian ethos and contribute to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or equivalent in Social Work, Nursing or related discipline.
• Professional Development Award (PDA) in Supervision.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care with addictions qualification or counselling certificate (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Direct, deliver and control the therapeutic programme for clients and contribute to the good management of the service.
• Assess new clients and make effective arrangements for admission.
• Develop an individual therapeutic programme for each client based on history and assessed needs.
• Brief and coordinate the therapeutic team to meet objectives and needs.
• Keep the client engaged in the programme during its development and delivery.
• Deliver key elements of the programme and participate in group activities.
• Participate in training to maintain professional practice.
• Ensure the quality of service delivered by support staff is of high quality.
• Under the direction of the Service Manager carry out delegated administrative and management tasks.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and CrossReach procedures; open staff meetings with prayer and Bible reading.

Skills

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Health & Social care knowledge

Education

SVQ Level 4 in Social Care

PDA in Supervision

SVQ Level 3 with addictions qualification or counselling certificate (advantage)

Job description

CrossReach in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Additions Worker to direct and deliver the therapeutic programme for clients in Rainbow House, supporting housing and recovery services.

The role requires an SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or equivalent and a PDA in Supervision, with advantageous SVQ3/addictions or counselling certification. You will work within CrossReach's Christian ethos and contribute to high-quality care.