Substance Misuse Health Care Suppot Worker

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health board in Wales seeks a Substance Misuse Health Care Support Worker to assist patients with substance misuse problems. The role involves clinical duties, including running clinics, managing workloads under supervision, and participating in harm reduction programs. Candidates should have NVQ3 and knowledge of substance misuse, with Welsh language skills being an advantage. This position offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for development.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Understanding of substance misuse and its implications for patient care.
• Experience in working within mental health environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Hold pre-assessment and maintenance clinics for specific patients.
• Manage own workload and safety with supervision from Registered Nurses.
• Participate in Needle Exchange and harm reduction information efforts.

Skills

Knowledge of substance misuse

ECG

Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Education

NVQ3

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Substance Misuse Health Care Suppot Worker

The closing date is 20 November 2025

To work as a member of the Community Drug & Alcohol Team under the supervision of redgistered staff and in accordance with the Health Care Support Worker Code of Practice.

The role will consist of clinical duties such as holding clinics for individuals with substance misuse problems and clinical administrative duties such as gathering patient information and data.

The post holder will deliver specific components of the service users care plan and will regularly be required to work without direct supervision.

Main duties of the job

Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Hold pre-assessment and maintenance clinics for specific patients.
• With support and supervision from Registered Nurses be responsible for and manage own workload and safety.
• Participate in Needle Exchange and provide information regarding harm reduction.
• Gather information/data for relevant systems and databases.
• Assist in clinical administration duties.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

See job description for full details of all duties.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• NVQ3
• Knowledge of substance misuse
• ECG

Experience

• Experience in working within Mental Health
• Working with health care
• Work across the life spanWelsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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