Support Worker
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.
Reference: 52981512
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