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SUBSTANCE MISUSE SUPPORT WORKER

Salary £20,930

35 hours

Thanks to new funding from the Robertson Trust, we are seeking a suitably experienced and qualified individual to support learners at Cothrom who are confronting the challenges of alcohol or drug misuse.

This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

For an application form and further details contact Cothrom on 01878 700 910 or e-mail: enquiries@cothrom.net

The recruitment paperwork is also available below

Applications should be returned to Barbara MacDonald by 6th March 2012

Cothrom operates an Equal Opportunities Policy

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Job Description

Person Specification

Application for Employment

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JOB TITLE:

Substance Misuse Support Worker

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

To support learners at Cothrom confronting the challenges of alcohol/drug addiction to address these challenges and progress into employment/volunteering or further education and training.

DUTIES:

• To work closely with the Training Co-ordinator in the initial assessment of learners

• To work with individual learners with addiction challenges to provide a holistic programme of learning, training, work experience, mentoring and confidence building

• To work intensively with learners in 1-1 and group settings to address the social and psychological challenges that prevent their progression

• To support their progression into employment/further education or training and provide on-going support in sustaining the transition

• To provide a variety of awareness raising sessions and interventions for young people

• To undertake regular reviews of progress with Tutors and the Training Co-ordinator

• To record and monitor progress both in training and in the workplace using agreed paperwork and methods

• To work closely with the local NHS Substance Misuse Co-ordinator

• To signpost and link learners with appropriate support services within the community and statutory agencies

• To engage with a range of agencies as required, both community and statutory, to meet the needs of learners seeking to recover from these difficulties

• To ensure that all duties or responsibilities are performed in a safe manner so that no risk to health or safety arises to yourself, any other employee or member of the public

• To carry out any other duties that may need to be allocated from time to time to

ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the service

• To attend Annual General Meeting, Staff Meetings and any other Cothrom Events

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

This form lists the essential and desirable criteria required. Applicants will be leeted on the basis of meeting the criteria. Please ensure you complete your application form considering the criteria.

Post: Substance Misuse Support Worker

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Knowledge

Understanding of the needs of the service user group

Knowledge of alcohol/drugs and their effects; intervention methods and treatment/counselling approaches with service users

Knowledge of good practice in relation to quality case management

Knowledge of child protection procedures and responsibilities

Skills and Abilities

Good communication skills

Ability to engage effectively with service users

Ability to work on own initiative in a flexible manner as required

Care planning skills

IT skills

Experience

Previous experience of working in the addictions field, particularly with young people

Ability to produce written reports and / or case recording as required

Experience of providing intensive support to individuals affected by alcohol and/or drug use

Qualifications

Diploma in Drug and Alcohol Studies or other addiction qualification or certificate

Other factors

Awareness of the importance of confidentiality

Clean driving Licence and access to a car

Gaelic Language

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