At a Glance
- Tasks: Support rough sleepers with substance misuse issues through assessments and tailored treatment plans.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving lives in Nottingham.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive training, wellbeing support, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a focus on staff wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in substance misuse or related fields, strong communication, and empathy skills.
The predicted salary is between 27776 - 30354 £ per year.
The Rough Sleepers Drug & Alcohol Treatment Team (RSDATT) has a vacancy for the post of a Substance Misuse Practitioner. The service provides drug and alcohol treatment to rough sleepers or those at a risk of homelessness experiencing severe and multiple disadvantages. Treatment focuses on addressing health inequalities through assertive outreach and in-reach provision using an integrated model of care with effective interdisciplinary and interagency working.
The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver harm reduction-based interventions and structured treatment; prioritise access to opioid substitute treatment; and coordinate care for individuals with health and social care needs through assertive engagement, SMART care plans and involvement of specialist teams/agencies.
The practitioner will be expected to assist rough sleepers in accessing emergency or temporary accommodation; provide advice on welfare, housing and tenancy rights, and facilitate assessments of care needs. The post holder will have the ability to develop and sustain therapeutic relationships based on trust, provide person-centered care, and deliver psycho-social support underpinned by Trauma Informed Care in a Psychologically Informed Environment.
The role entails acting as an advocate; promoting autonomy, choice and independence in addition to establishing and reconnecting service users with positive social support networks and local community support services. A core aspect of the role is carrying out risk assessments and implementing effective risk management plans including for safeguarding concerns and crisis management.
The practitioner should have an awareness of legislation, best practice guidelines and local procedures in particular areas relating to substance misuse, mental health, adult and child safeguarding, homelessness and community care. The post holder will be expected to deliver treatment based on the principles of equality, justice and culturally sensitive practice. It is essential that high standards of professionalism are maintained with accurate case management records and performance data.
The successful candidate will be supported through training, supervision and shared expertise across the interdisciplinary team. There is an expectation that within reason, the candidate will be expected to carry out other duties to maintain service delivery, this includes covering the rota on Saturdays.
We invest in you and encourage career progression providing a full induction, e-learning and classroom training, management development pathways, fully-funded professional qualifications and more. Your wellbeing is important to us. We emphasise wellbeing in all our working environments and employ a Wellbeing Practitioner to support our staff. Employee assistance programme, salary sacrifice schemes. Stakeholder pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid sick leave. 32 days holiday including.
Substance Misuse Practitioner in London employer: Framework Housing Association
Framework is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals across the East Midlands. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative work culture, we empower our Board members to contribute strategically while being part of a passionate team dedicated to social change. Join us in this rewarding role where your expertise in finance can help shape the future of our vital services.
Contact Details:
Framework Housing Association Recruitment Team
