Healthcare Support Worker with Lived Experience

2 weeks ago


Scotland, United Kingdom NHS Dumfries & Galloway Full time
Job Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker with drug and alcohol lived experience to join the Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service Focus Wellness and Recovery Hub in Dumfries.

The successful applicant will work under the supervision of a trained nurse and within the wider team, supporting service users with alcohol and/or drug issues.

The post is for 22.5 hours per week and is fixed term for 24 months.

Applicants will have good communication skills and a keen desire to work within the Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service.

Successful applicants will receive training and development to enable them to deliver a range of interventions, including group work, trauma-informed approach, safeguarding, venepuncture, drug toxicology screening, Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) testing, Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing, ECGs, overdose awareness, and Naloxone training.

Funding for this post is specific for applicants with lived experience of drug and alcohol with sustained recovery in excess of 2 years.

Candidates are expected to outline this experience in their application.



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