Addiction Practitioner - NEIC

Frontline Make Change

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 37,000 - 49,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (€42,945)

Generous annual leave

Pension benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Frontline Make Change seeks an Addiction Practitioner for our North East Inner City service in Dublin. The role focuses on case management, evidence-based interventions and outreach to support people with substance use and co‑occurring issues.

The position offers a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and benefits. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering Frontline services and community engagement.

Qualifications

Diploma in Addiction Studies level 7 or relevant qualification.
2 years post-qualification experience.
Demonstrate an understanding of reducing substance use-related harm.

Responsibilities

Provide 1-1 key working and case management using evidence-based interventions.
Manage a caseload of clients with substance use and develop care plans.
Support group delivery and community outreach.
Engage with housing, welfare rights and medical referrals as needed.
Develop links with statutory, community and voluntary agencies.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Initiative

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Addiction Studies level 7

Degree in Addiction Studies (Desirable)

Tools

Ecas

Job description

Job Title: Addiction Practitioner – North East Inner City

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: This role is for our North East Inner City service in Dublin 1. Frontline has services in Inchicore, Bluebell, and North Inner City and location may be subject to change.

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