Senior Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service Worker (2 Posts) (Temporary) - REN11233

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Based at Back Sneddon Centre, 20 Back Sneddon Street, Paisley.

We are seeking to recruit 2 dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to the post of Senior Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service Worker within the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service, for Renfrewshire HSCP.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide a range of services to individuals and their families experiencing drug and/or alcohol related problems. You will be expected to assess the impact of parental substance use on children; establish links with other agencies and professionals in relation to joint working, provide advice and guidance for individuals, families and groups known to the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic team and improve service delivery for families impacted by alcohol and/or drug use.

Experience of supporting individuals with alcohol and drug problems is essential as well as a SVQ Level 4 in Social Care/Community Care, or equivalent, and already gained or have the potential to achieve degree level. and/or able to demonstrate commitment to CPD.

You must also have working knowledge and experience of current approaches required within Recovery Orientated Systems of Care, working knowledge and experience of GIRFEC, Child Protection and Adult Protection and working experience of directly applying a range of therapeutic and clinical interventions in the context of alcohol and drugs, both individually and in groups.

It is essential you have basic IT skills, ability to prioritise own workload and that of staff under your supervision, a responsible approach to sensitive information and supervisory/management experience of staff.

A positive view of the welfare of individuals and families experiencing difficulties related to alcohol and drugs and ability to support staff in developing their personal skills to promote good practice, through supervision and training is also essential.

If you believe you can meet the challenges that this role brings then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Registration with SSSC, or other recognised regulatory body or achieve registration within 6 months of taking up employment is mandatory.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 24 Months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to become a PVG Scheme Member. If you would like further information in relation to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

If you would like to find out more about the post before applying, you can contact:-

Paul McGivney, Operations Manager, Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service, Renfrewshire HSCP, on / or E-mail: paul.mcgivney@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Find out more about Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership at www.renfrewshire.hscp.scot

Find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk

Find out more about Renfrewshire Council at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk