Addiction Practitioner - Dublin 8 and 12

Frontline Make Change; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Pension benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Frontline Make Change is seeking an Addiction Practitioner in Dublin to provide 1-1 case management and evidence-based interventions. You will support clients through addiction and mental health challenges, including housing and welfare referrals, while engaging in outreach and community work.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering workshops and coordinating care plans. The role involves supervision, policy adherence, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Addiction Studies level 7 or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Understanding of reducing substance use-related harm.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 key working and case management using evidence-based interventions.
• Manage a caseload and develop client-centered care plans.
• Support development and delivery of Frontline’s pre-entry and stabilisation group.
• Support clients with addiction and mental health issues including housing and welfare services.
• Engage in outreach work such as home visits and inter-agency collaboration.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based workshops and aftercare.
• Develop links with statutory, community, and voluntary agencies.
• Identify and address service gaps in collaboration with agencies.
• Engage in community development and networking within catchment areas.
• Maintain links with clients and families, and support staff.

Skills

Key working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Report writing

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Addiction Studies

Degree in Addiction Studies (Desirable)

Tools

Ecas

HRB Link

Job description

Job Title: Addiction Practitioner – Dublin 8 and 12

Salary: Social Care Worker with Qualifications (Euro 42,945.69)

Hours: 35 Hours weekly – Monday – Friday

Reports to: Clinical Services Manager and Team Leader

Role: Work to deliver Frontline Service providing case management and treatment support for people struggling with problematic Substance use

Location: Frontline has services in Inchicore, Bluebell, and North Inner City. This role is for our Kavanagh House / Bluebell service but may be subject to location rotation

Job Description

The Addiction Practitioner will be expected as part of a team to carry out the following areas of work:

• Provide 1-1 key working and case management using evidence-based interventions
• To manage a caseload of clients with problematic/dependent substance use – including the development and implementation of client-centered care plans
• To support the development and delivery of Frontline’s pre-entry and stabilisation group
• To support clients in dealing with personal issues related to their addiction and mental health e.g. housing, welfare rights, medical treatment, referrals etc
• To engage in targeted outreach work eg; home visits, inter-agency outreach, detached street work etc. – prioritising the identification and engagement of relevant clients across the catchment area
• To develop and deliver evidence-based workshops, group programmes and aftercare, based on the needs of our client group
• To develop links with relevant statutory, community, and voluntary agencies
• To identify gaps in service provisions and in conjunction with relevant agencies and develop appropriate responses
• To engage in community development and community networking in the wider catchment areas
• Develop and maintain links with clients, their families, and the wider community
• To support trainee and volunteer staff, where relevant
• To attend/participate in line management and case management supervision
• To carry out relevant duties that may be assigned by the line manager / clinical service manager
• To be aware of and adhere to all Frontlines operational policies and procedures

Why Join Frontline Make Change?

Make a difference — support people to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
Grow professionally — Access regular supervision, comprehensive CPD and training
Competitive salary — €42,945 per annum.
Generous annual leave — Enjoy a strong annual leave entitlement to support work-life balance.
Pension benefits — Plan for your future with access to a pension scheme.
Healthy work-life balance — Monday–Friday, 35-hour working week, toil for out of hours work where needed

Teamwork:

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in conjunction with other team members, ensuring that Frontline delivers the highest quality service
• Work as a team member to develop and fulfill the policies, quality standards, aims, and objectives of Frontline
• To attend and actively engage in team meetings and client reviews
• Actively assist in the continued development and coordination of Frontline services

Administration Duties:

• Ensure all contacts, files and records reflect Frontline’s confidentially and data protection policies
• Maintain professional and up-to-date records in relation to work with clients such as HRB Link and Salesforce
• Produce and prepare progress reports, annual reports, logic models, and other documents that may be required
• Promote Frontline services and build relationships with relevant statutory, community, and voluntary agencies
• To be fully competent in using IT, Word, Email, and Microsoft Office and be able to operate Client Management System Ecas
• Work as part of a team to plan, develop, monitor, and evaluate the appropriate programmes and services
• To attend regular team meetings, training, and in-house supervision
• To be fully aware of and implement the Children First Policy

Skills and Experience Required

Education and Professional Qualifications:

Essential

• Diploma in Addiction Studies level 7 or relevant qualification to the role
• 2 years post-qualification experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the principles of reducing substance use-related harm

Desirable

• Degree in Addiction Studies or relevant qualification
• Addiction and Social Inclusion knowledge and experience
• CRA accredited

Other

Essential

• The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and to receive and give support
• The ability to act upon one’s own initiative within the context of professional boundaries and accountability
• Good report writing and proficient in Word, excel, PowerPoint etc

Desirable

• Group work facilitation
• Knowledge and experience of the client management system Ecas and Hrb Link