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Substance Misuse Worker
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Substance Misuse Worker to join our dynamic and ambitious Young Person's Substance Misuse Service. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing specialist support to children, young people, and their families to reduce harm, improve resilience, and live independent productive lives away from substance misuse.
Key Responsibilities- Provide substance misuse assessments and interventions, particularly for young people with complex needs, and assist them towards healthier lifestyle choices.
- Offer advice, information, and harm reduction interventions on a one-to-one basis, relapse prevention support, and referrals to other relevant interventions to address substance misuse and related problems for young people.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams, including Social Workers, Youth Engagement Workers, YJS workers, and CAMHS workers, to provide comprehensive support to young people.
- Lead large group interventions, such as whole school assemblies or groups in the community, to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent substance misuse.
- Develop and deliver drug awareness and harm reduction training to other services within the local authority and the wider partnership.
- Hold a specialist qualification (at least level 4) in a related field, such as Diploma in Substance Misuse, Youth Justice, Youth Work, or Mental Health.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and policy context relating to substance misuse and community substance misuse services.
- Exhibit resilience, skills in risk management, and the ability to manage your own time well, prioritize your work, and possess excellent written and communication skills.
As an employee of Swindon Borough Council, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation while recognizing the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work-life balance. You will be part of a dynamic team working towards a shared vision of a prosperous, revitalized Swindon by 2030.
We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular, disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.
