Substance Misuse Case Manager - 12 Months Maternity Cover

Hiring People; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A registered charity in substance support based in Bridlington is seeking a staff member for a 12-month maternity cover role. The successful candidate will support service users and their families facing diverse needs related to substance use. Applicants should have relevant experience or a degree in psychology, sociology, or social work. The role offers generous annual leave, a pension package, and training opportunities to grow within a fast-evolving environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Attractive pension package

Health scheme

Training opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the substance misuse field is essential.
• Good understanding of recovery and ability to support service users.
• Willingness to work towards accredited qualifications if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with diverse and complex needs related to substance use.
• Assess needs using a person-centred and strength-based perspective.
• Provide information and tools for living a fulfilling life in recovery.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse field

Understanding of recovery processes

Person-centred approach

Education

Degree in psychology, sociology, social work or equivalent

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

East Riding Partnership (ERP) – is a partnership between ADS and Humber Teaching NHS trust. It has three hubs, Hull, Bridlington and Goole. It is multi-disciplinary team led by a consultant and provides treatment services in the community. The services include aftercare, young people, community rehabilitation programme, a specialist supporting image and performing enhancing drugs/steroids and a team supporting service users and cares through a team of volunteers and peer mentors.

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

There is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative team, based in Bridlington, on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role will support service users with diverse and complex needs and their families with issues relating to substance use including alcohol. The post would involve assessing need from a person centred and strength-based perspective. You will have a good understanding of recovery and have a value base that stems from a strongly held working belief in individuals’ ability to change and live in recovery along with a desire to ensure each service user has access to the information and \"tools\" needed to live a fulfilling life in recovery.

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 we would like to hear from you.

If you are experienced by working in the field but do not have the formal qualifications, we provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.

For more information contact Sally Williams on 01405 608210

NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

In return, ADS are offering:

• 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 ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.

Working at ADS 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and clients.

To Apply: Please click on the link provided.