Substance Misuse Support Worker
Service Care Solutions are currently working with a private provider within the Substance Misuse field to appoint a temporary Support Worker. This is an ongoing adhoc position working directly with service users receiving treatment & support with Substance Misuse & Addiction in a rehab setting.
THis position would include day shifts & waking nights and you can expect 22-37 hours a week.
Main Duties of a Substance Missuse Support Worker
*Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
*Work with clients to produce appropriate and achievable recovery plans to help them address their identified needs.
*Ensure clients observe the programme’s rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached including substance testing.
*Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records.
*Assist in the day-to-day operation of services by working with clients, enabling them to cope with practical aspects of daily living (life skills, benefits, housing).
*Ensure residents attend external appointments in line with their care plan by supporting them to access transport or accompanying them if necessary.
*Oversee and or conduct effective intake, assessment and discharge interventions.
*Assist the therapeutic team to carry out accurate, complete and timely risk management planning and reviews in conjunction with external third parties where appropriate.
Essential Criteria
*Experience of working closely with Substance Misuse Clients.
*Ability to undertake lone-working safely and effectively.
*Ability to negotiate and influence effectively in terms of professional boundaries.
*Ability to develop and review risk management plans.
*Ability to express empathy and a non-judgemental attitude with a calm, caring approach.
*Capacity to handle intensive and pressurised situations.