Substance Misuse Worker

Substance Misuse Worker Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Substance Misuse Worker position within the Denbighshire Substance Misuse Service. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessments and treatment interventions to individuals who misuse substances, including conducting risk assessments and addressing social care and psychological effects. The role requires working autonomously in community settings, including service users’ homes, managing a caseload, and supporting individuals throughout their treatment journey.

The post holder will need to have knowledge and experience of substance misuse interventions and treatment, utilizing effective communication skills to engage, motivate, and maintain service users’ contact with services. They will also be responsible for the development and continuous evaluation of treatment programs tailored to individual needs. Induction will be customized to meet individual requirements and discussed during the interview process. The role involves working with both alcohol and drug misuse service users.

Applicants are encouraged to use the ‘Supporting Information’ section of the application form to outline their reasons for applying and their suitability for the role, referring to the person specification. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but applications from both Welsh and English speakers are welcomed.

About Us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organization in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the ‘Disability Confident Employer’ scheme.

Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favorably than those submitted in English.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and treatment interventions for individuals misusing substances.
• Work autonomously in community settings, managing a caseload.
• Engage and motivate service users through effective communication.
• Develop and evaluate treatment programs tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with both alcohol and drug misuse service users.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential: Degree-level qualification or equivalent extensive experience.
• Desirable: Substance misuse-related academic qualification.

Experience

• Essential: Extensive experience in a substance misuse treatment environment.
• Desirable: Experience in a community setting.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Essential: Effective communication skills, ability to work unsupervised, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Desirable: Additional relevant skills.

Values

• Essential: Knowledge of evidence-based health and social care interventions.
• Desirable: Professional knowledge of substance misuse services.

Other

• Essential: Professional approach, time management skills, and confidence in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Desirable: Presentation skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure submission to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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