Substance Misuse Case Manager - Open Access Team

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

Substance Misuse Case Manager - Open Access Team

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward-thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and the community it serves.

Main duties of the job

The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) team provide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments, and a needle exchange service to people entering the treatment system.

PLEASE NOTE: You need to hold a valid Right to Work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to support sponsorship visas.

About us

If you have relevant experience in the substance misuse field, a relevant degree e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, or Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent and L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent, we would like to hear from you.

If you are experienced by working in the field but do not have the formal qualifications, we provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers, we support the ASYE programme.

To arrange an informal discussion with Claire Beevers, contact 03000 213900.

It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career opportunities being created.

Job responsibilities

OBJECTIVES OF POST: To demonstrate expert and effective practice around substance misuse treatment. Provide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments, and a needle exchange service.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within substance misuse services
• Experience of a multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of key working and psychological/psychosocial interventions

Knowledge

• Knowledge of substances and their effects
• Knowledge of health and safety including the ability to access high-risk situations
• Understanding of the recovery movement
• Understanding the complexities of multi-disciplinary working
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children principles and application in practice
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Understanding of the issues facing substance misusers including social care, welfare benefits, health, and accommodation
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions that can be used when working with service users
• Understanding of the clinical management of medical interventions
• Understanding the principles of equality and diversity
• Knowledge and understanding of electronic operating systems e.g. systmOne
• Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of social capital and the impact it can have on mental health

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree e.g. Social Work, Psychology, OR
• Diploma in Substance Misuse or equivalent AND
• L3 Drug and Alcohol or equivalent
• Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

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.

£25,905 to £31,611 a year, dependent upon experience.