Support Worker Job Summary
Exciting Support worker opportunities have arisen for Band 5 key worker posts within Denbighshire Substance Misuse Service. There are currently 2 vacancies, one to be based within the Denbighshire team, the second to work between Denbighshire and Conwy bases as required.
The successful candidates will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive assessment and treatment interventions to individuals who misuse substances, including risk assessment, substance use, social care and psychological effects. To work as an autonomous practitioner in community settings including services users’ homes. The post holders will manage a case load and support individuals through their treatment within service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have knowledge and experience of substance misuse interventions and treatment and will be required to use effective communication skills to engage, motivate and maintain service users in contact with services and to be responsible for the development and continuous evaluation of treatment programmes as appropriate. Induction will be tailored to individual needs, and discussed at interview. The post holder will be expected to work with both alcohol and drug misuse service users. Candidates are requested to use the section “Supporting Information” on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualification and / or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree level relevant academic qualification or equivalent extensive experience gained
- Awareness of professional boundaries
Desirable
- Substance misuse related academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in a substance misuse treatment environment
- Ability to recognise and respond to behaviours that are challenging
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Professional knowledge of substance misuse
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Data collection skills
- Demonstrate ability to support and supervise staff
Desirable
- Additional relevant skills
Values
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence based health and social care interventions
- Awareness of the changing health agenda for NHS Wales
- Awareness of local and national substance misuse issues
Desirable
- Professional knowledge of Substance misuse services
- Specialist awareness of drugs effects and appropriate / available treatment interventions
Other
Essential
- Professional approach
- Time management skills
- Change management skills
- Confidence and ability to work confidently as part of an MDT
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 13 February 2025
