Addiction Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Stevenston, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within The North Ayrshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) for 2 positions:

- You will support the wider NADARS Health and Social Care team including prescribing staff to deliver a safe and effective treatment and care service for complex drug and alcohol dependant clients across North Ayrshire.
- You will ensure that clients are offered an increased range of supports to promote attendance at regular reviews with their prescriber. In addition, they will offer practical support to senior staff within the team to safely deliver recovery interventions, Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) service and work in conjunction with partner agencies and peer workers. You are also required to offer addiction related support, advice and information to clients, family and carers and partner agencies as part of the NADARS duty system.
- Knowledge, training and experience required:
- A professional qualification at Higher National Certificate level, or equivalent experience, in a relevant area is essential e.g. health, social care or drug and alcohol studies.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
- Excellent understanding of drug/alcohol use and associated issues is essential.
- Information Technology skills is essential.
- Experience of working in an addiction related environment is desirable.
- Experience of working in a community setting is desirable.
- Ability to deliver presentations and training is desirable.

You will require a full current driving license and be able to work evening and weekends if required.1 x 37.5 hour post & 1x 30 hour post.

Both position are Fixed Term until 31st March 2025.

Please contact Team Leader Kay Montgomery or Charge Nurse Roseann (Rosie) Russell if you require additional information on 01294 476000.



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