Substance Misuse Worker

1 week ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Seven Resourcing Full time

Seven Criminal Justice has an exciting postion for a Substance Misuse Worker in the Colchester area.

**The role of the Substance Misuse Worker**:
**Key Responsibilities for a Substance Misuse Worker**:

- The post holder will work across a range of client sites and services including community clinical drug and alcohol services, HM Prison services, community criminal justice teams, residential rehabilitation and housing services.
- The role will undertake a wide range of tasks and duties ranging from assessments, care planning, risk assessment and risk management.
- In collaboration with medical staff you will ensure prescribing interventions are outcome-focused and fully integrated into recovery plans.
- The ability to provide one to one support and key-working interventions to NICE best practice standards utilising ITEP methodologies.

**Applicant Requirements**:

- **Experience**:2+ years' experience as substance misuse worker, previous experience working with caseloads of 40+, Outreach experience and one to one experience.
- **Compliance**:Up to date DBS is required.
- **Travel**:Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
- **Hours**:Full time, temporary.

**Working with Seven Criminal Justice**:
Established in 2011, Seven Criminal Justice is a leading provider of staff to Local Authorities, Prisons, Probation Services, Charities and Private Organisations across the UK.

Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of criminal justice; including Youth Justice, Probation,Recovery, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Nursing and everything in between.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.

**Refer a friend, family member or colleague for £250**

If you're not the perfect match for this role, but you know a Recovery Worker who is, help them find their dream job by referring them to Seven Criminal Justice. As a little 'thank you' from us, you will receive £250 for every referral that is successfullyplaced into a new role.



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