Substance Misuse Case Manager

HIRING PEOPLE; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity based in Doncaster is seeking a full-time Substance Misuse Case Manager. This role involves delivering case management and psychosocial support to individuals affected by substance misuse, within a dynamic and supportive partnership. The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and have experience in the substance misuse field. In return, a competitive salary, generous leave, and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

29 days of annual leave

Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)

Health Scheme

Training opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker.
• Experience or interest in working with substance users.

Responsibilities

• Devise holistic care packages following assessments.
• Deliver case management, psychosocial interventions, and harm reduction.
• Engage with hard-to-reach communities and provide access to treatment.

Skills

Experience with substance users

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree (psychology, sociology, social work)

L3 in Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent

Job description

Make a positive change – work for US

We are looking for a full-timeSubstance Misuse Case Manager based inDoncaster.

We are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

This firmis a partnership between us and another Trust. It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by us. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and community it serves.

It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career opportunities being created.

The Firm'sTeams work with a range of complex individuals experiencing problems with their substance use, delivering case management, 1-1 psychosocial and harm reduction interventions, as well as supporting our clinical team in monitoring any prescribing interventions required. The teams work in partnership with a range of partner agencies to ensure holistic care packages which support longer term recovery. To ensure easy access to service provision the teams work in local hub venues.

The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) teamprovide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments and a needle exchange service to people entering the treatment system.

The outreach teamwill engage with the rough sleepers and the hard-to-reach community, as well as those with physical health needs and support them to enter the treatment system and the wider local community services. The successful candidate will devise a holistic care package, following an assessment of risk and need. You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of this group.

If you are a qualified and registered Social Worker, with experience or an interest in working with substance users we would like to hear from you.

If you have relevant experience in the substance misuse field, a relevant degree e.g., psychology, sociology, social work or Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent and a L3 in Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent we would like to hear from you.

We provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.

PLEASE NOTE: You need to hold a valid Right to Work in the UK, unfortunately we are unable to support sponsorship visas.

In return, we are offering:

• Salary £25905 - £ 31611, depending on experience
• Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years’ service and 34 after 5; plus, Public Holidays
• Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)
• Health Scheme
• Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan
• Enhanced sick pay
• Along with joining usat a time of exciting and fast-growing change

Working at us is more than a job, it’s an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CV’S

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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users.