Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team
Type:
Locum, Full Time, 6-month contract with potential for extension
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a 6-month contract with the potential for extension in the heart of Swindon. As a Recovery Worker, you will specialise in Substance Misuse, bringing your expertise to support individuals on their journey to recovery.
Perks and benefits
- Full Time: Enjoy the structure of a full-time role with the flexibility locum work can provide.
- Competitive Pay: Earn a fantastic hourly rate of £23.00 while making a meaningful impact.
- Variety of Experience: Gain exposure to diverse cases and situations that enhance your professional growth.
- Work-life Balance: With a comfortable five-day workweek, maintain a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.
What you will do
- Manage a caseload of service users, providing ongoing assessment, care planning, risk management, and recovery support.
- Conduct comprehensive substance misuse assessments and develop individual recovery plans tailored to identified needs.
- Deliver one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions using evidence-based approaches.
- Provide harm reduction advice, overdose awareness education, and support safer substance use practices where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, mental health services, probation services, housing providers, social care teams, and community organisations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Substance Misuse, Community Justice, or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Willingness to undertake specialist substance misuse and recovery training.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
Experience
- Experience working with individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health needs, homelessness, offending behaviour, or other complex support needs.
Swindon is not just a place to work; it is a community to be a part of. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and convenient location, Swindon offers both a rewarding career and an enjoyable lifestyle. Immerse yourself in a city that values growth, diversity, and innovation.
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