Senior Community Addiction Worker (Band 6)

NHS Scotland; Ayr; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NHS Ayrshire and Arran in Scotland invites applications for a Development Opportunity Community Addiction Worker AFC Band 6 on a fixed-term/secondment basis until March 2027. The post is 36 hours per week, based in Ayrshire.

You will provide specialist assessment, care planning, treatment and caseload management for individuals with alcohol and drug dependency, including those with complex mental health and social care needs, and supervise staff while contributing to service development and

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• To 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.
• The role involves delivering person-centred interventions, managing a complex caseload, coordinating care with partner agencies, and promoting recovery and harm reduction.
• The post holder provides clinical leadership, supervision, training, and support to staff and students, while contributing to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, and the implementation of national and local policies.
• The role also includes outreach work, partnership working, monitoring treatment outcomes, and ensuring safe, effective, and accessible service delivery.

Jobbeschreibung

NHS Ayrshire and Arran in Scotland invites applications for a Development Opportunity Community Addiction Worker AFC Band 6 on a fixed-term/secondment basis until March 2027. The post is 36 hours per week, based in Ayrshire.

You will provide specialist assessment, care planning, treatment and caseload management for individuals with alcohol and drug dependency, including those with complex mental health and social care needs, and supervise staff while contributing to service development and