Trainee Drug and Alcohol Practitioner

Student Times; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

The Forward Trust in Hull is recruiting a Trainee Drug and Alcohol Practitioner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will receive structured training, supervision and support to gain hands-on experience while working toward a nationally recognised qualification.

You will shadow experienced colleagues, split time between practical work and study, and participate in compulsory therapy as part of the programme.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards completing a nationally recognised qualification.
• Understanding of recovery and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and management of a caseload, ensuring work is organised effectively and completed within agreed deadlines.
• Assisting with initial, risk and comprehensive assessments to identify needs and inform treatment plans.
• Supporting service users to develop recovery plans that reflect their needs and goals.
• Reviewing ongoing care and treatment in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Co-facilitating groups, programmes and interventions, including one-to-one sessions.
• Contributing to effective multidisciplinary and integrated working to support positive outcomes.
• Developing skills in data collection and recording to support audits and reporting.
• Undertaking the second signatory process competencies.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Trainee Drug and Alcohol Practitioner

Location: Hull

Salary: £23,200 per annum, increasing to £24,479 per annum after 8 weeks of employment

Vacancy Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives? Are you looking to develop a rewarding career supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol use?

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Trainee Drug and Alcohol Practitioner to join our team at Hull ReNew on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills and work towards a nationally recognised qualification, subject to eligibility criteria. You will receive structured training, guidance, mentoring and supervision from experienced colleagues to support your development and help you build the knowledge and confidence needed to become a competent practitioner.

As part of the traineeship, you will shadow an experienced team member and learn about the different aspects of the role within your assigned business unit. You will divide your time between practical, hands-on experience and studying towards your qualification. Regular reviews will help monitor your progress, identify development needs and ensure you remain on track to successfully complete the traineeship. You will also be required to undertake compulsory therapy as part of the programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the planning and management of a caseload, ensuring work is organised effectively and completed within agreed deadlines.
• Assisting with initial, risk and comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs and inform appropriate treatment plans and interventions.
• Supporting service users to develop recovery plans that reflect their needs and goals.
• Reviewing ongoing care and treatment, working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and other agencies.
• Co-facilitating groups, programmes and interventions, including one-to-one sessions, in line with required standards.
• Contributing to effective multidisciplinary and integrated working to support positive outcomes for service users.
• Developing skills in data collection and recording to support audit, research and reporting requirements.
• Developing the competencies required to undertake the second signatory process.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager.

Throughout the traineeship, you will be supported to develop the skills, knowledge and professional practice required for a future career in drug and alcohol services.

About You

We are looking for someone who is committed to helping others, eager to learn and passionate about supporting people on their recovery journey.

You will bring a compassionate, non-judgemental approach to your work, with the ability to build positive professional relationships and recognise the individual needs of vulnerable adults.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A commitment to learning and development: You must be willing to work towards completing a nationally recognised qualification, subject to the relevant criteria.
• Understanding of recovery: You should understand the needs of vulnerable adults who are in recovery and may have experience of offending or homelessness.
• Personal recovery commitment (if applicable): If you are in recovery from addiction, you must have maintained abstinence from all substances for over two years and be committed to maintaining your recovery.
• Organisation and time management: You will be able to manage your workload effectively, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines and targets.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -

• Flexible working
• Support for Families
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.