Drug & Alcohol Treatment Worker (Fixed Term Until

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom BDP - Bristol Drugs Project Full time

The role:


Based in GP surgeries, you will support people to make the changes they want to make, whilst facilitating access to Opioid Substitution Therapy.

You will be able to build a rapport quickly and be passionate about getting the best out of people.

You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to manage a busy diary in a job where no two days are the same.

You will be part of a warm and supportive team, whilst managing your own caseload and working as part of multi-disciplinary teams in both GP surgeries and BDP's offices.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the treatment journey of a caseload of service users.
  • Working alongside GPs to manage prescriptions for our service users.
  • Working with service users to make sure they are receiving a service that best meets their needs.
  • Accurately logging data in our patient management system.

What we are looking for:

  • Strong engagement skills, demonstrating flexibility, persistence and imagination in engaging service users.
  • Ability to liaise effectively with other organisations, including GPs and other health professionals.
  • A profound belief in an individual's capacity for change and an ability to motivate others to change.
  • A commitment to reducing harm caused by substance use to individuals, families and communities.

About BDP:

BDP has been supporting the people of Bristol around their drug and/or alcohol use for the past 37 years.

We are committed to providing accessible and appropriate support for anyone who needs it and to reduce the harms caused by drugs and/or alcohol.


Workers at BDP come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but all share a drive to make a difference in the lives of the people we work with.

Our workers' values come above their job history or qualifications. If you share our attitudes, we can teach you the skills needed for the job.

The BDP Treatment Team is one of the largest and longest-established primary care based services in the UK, supporting more than 1800 people at any one time.


What we offer:

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by a day per year up to 5 years
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
  • Thorough line management and reflective practice programme
  • Extensive and ongoing training
  • Cycle to work scheme

Questions:

For an informal chat about this role, please get in touch with Shane Mitchell or Liana Telfer on

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
£27,791.34 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme

Day range:

  • Monday to Friday

Shift:

  • Day shift

Work Location:
In person

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