Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Mental Health Nurses, or Social Workers to join the Community Drug and Alcohol Team (CDAT) team on the beautiful
Island of Guernsey , in the Channel Islands.
The Team comprises a Band 7 Manager, five Band 6 Senior Practitioners and two Band 5 Practitioners and works primarily with people over the age of 18yr who have a problematic and harmful alcohol and/or drug dependence.
You will work as part of the CDAT Specialist Mental Health Services facilitating specialist assessment and interventions in a wide variety of settings. The role includes managing the initial stages of medication induction and detoxing of individuals either as an in-patient or in the community. You will provide multi-agency and multi-disciplinary links with the mental health and acute health services, including blood borne virus treatment and sexual health and supporting in-reach into the States of Guernsey Prison Service. Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £47,860 to £64,615 plus an annual bonus of £1,747 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave. The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britains finest and best-kept
beaches , an especially mild and sunny
climate , and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peters Port, the islands capital. This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the islands acute hospital complex, and supporting people within the wider community. Guernsey provides an excellent Drug & Alcohol Community service, reliant on healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard. Person requirements :
Registered Nurse with Mental Health NMC registration or Social Worker with UK registration
Two years post-registration experience with patients undergoing Drug and Alcohol dependency to include; detox, maintenance programs and psycho-social interventions.
Experienced in the mentorship and support of new staff members and junior colleagues The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
A higher-than-UK salary.
A generous bonus scheme; £1,747 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter)
A flat rate 20% income tax.
No Council tax or VAT
A relocation payment of £5,000*
On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
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Substance Misuse Specialist in Slough employer: Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment
Join our dedicated team of Social Workers in the picturesque setting of Guernsey, where you will find a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, ongoing training opportunities, and a collaborative environment that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families. Experience the unique advantage of working in a close-knit community while advancing your career in social work.
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