Substance Misuse Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Band 5 key worker for the Conwy Substance Misuse Service in Colwyn Bay. This 12-month position requires comprehensive assessment and treatment of individuals misusing substances. Candidates should have knowledge of treatment interventions and effective communication skills. Proficiency in Welsh is preferred but not mandatory. The organization promotes equality and is committed to supporting staff development.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Commitment to equality and diversity

Continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing treatment interventions for substance misuse.
• Capability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Autonomous practice in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment interventions.
• Manage and support clients through their treatment journey.
• Supervise and support the development of junior staff.

Skills

Knowledge of substance misuse interventions and treatment

Effective communication with service users

Ability to engage and motivate clients

Welsh language skills (desirable)

Job description

Overview

An exciting secondment / fixed term opportunity for a Band 5 key worker post within Conwy Substance Misuse Service, based in Colwyn Bay. This post will be for a period of 12 months.

Prior to applying, you must obtain permission from your current line manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment interventions to individuals who misuse substances, including risk assessment, substance use, social care and psychological effects.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner in community settings including services users\' homes.
• Manage a caseload and support individuals through their treatment within service.
• Supervise junior members of staff and support their development.
• Apply knowledge and experience of substance misuse interventions and treatment; use effective communication skills to engage, motivate and maintain service users in contact with services.
• Develop and continuously evaluate treatment programmes as appropriate.
• Induction will be tailored to individual needs, and discussed at interview.
• Work with both alcohol and drug misuse service users.

Qualifications / Skills

• Knowledge and experience of substance misuse interventions and treatment.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with service users.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Candidates are advised to refer to the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out reasons for applying and suitability, referring to the person specification.

Additional Information

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and \'Proud to Lead\' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.