Substance Misuse Practitioner Eastbourne
Job description
Job Introduction Would you like to be a part of an exciting new team offering direct support to families experiencing substance misuse? If so, this could be the role for you. The Connected Families Service is new to East Sussex and will enable families to access meaningful, targeted and timely support at the earliest opportunity. This role will give the successful candidate the unique opportunity of being part of the service development and roll out across the County. As a Substance Misuse Practitioner, you will have your own case load of parents/carers and will provide safety planning and intervention directly to parents/carers who have problematic drug and alcohol use. This hands on, collaborative role will involve consultations with parents and carers, as well as regularly working with other practitioners and social work colleagues to effectively deliver evidence-based substance misuse programmes. Plus, where parents require additional assistance with their substance misuse, practitioners will work closely with the local adult drug treatment service. Applicants will need to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of issues related to adult substance misuse and effective interventions. The successful candidate will be reliable, approachable and be able to quickly build relationships with families during this stressful time in their lives. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, and will require you to confidently liaise with a variety of colleagues, including social workers to contribute to their assessments. We encourage those to apply who are innovative and are creative problem solvers. To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. Interviews: Wednesday 25 October. For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact: Katie Smee-Giles – [email protected] / 07500 224866 We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For work that makes a difference Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above. Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch. Company Information East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. Package Description
