Alcohol Counselling And Support Worker

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Who We Are : IDART is a Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership multi-disciplinary community-based team which provides seamless support for individuals with drug and / or alcohol Issues.The philosophy of care for IDART : IDART believes that by providing a range of evidence-based treatments and interventions, targeted at a person's specific and unique needs, will enable them to make informed and realistic decision regarding their Drug & Alcohol use.The aim of IDART : To stop or reduce the intake of either Drug and Alcohol and prevent further harm, to either an individual, family member or community;To identify carers and offer support;To ensure harm reduction is offered to each individual at the point of contact;To create a Recovery Oriented System of Care that all can experience a positive experience;The service works on the basis of recovery which can be defined as an individual process;To reduce the number of non-fatal overdoses and Drug related deaths.The OpportunityAn opportunity has arisen for an Alcohol Counselling and Support Worker in the Perth & Kinross Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team.

As the successful candidate you will work with people to enhance their quality of life and personal resilience through their engagement in opportunities for personal development and social inclusion within the wider community.The post holder will develop, implement and facilitate community-based opportunities with a range of agencies and services including multiple third sector initiatives.

The ability to develop, co-ordinate and deliver focused group work, self-development courses and training sessions within communities will also be essential.The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the assessment and treatment of patients referred.

The utilisation of strategies will be a key part of the treatment delivered by the post holder.

The focus of the treatment provided will be the recovery of the patient.

The post holder will have a role in liaising with social work teams, primary care, residential units and other partner agencies as part of the post.The Perth & Kinross Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team includes community substance use team which works across the area and Kinclaven in patient substance misuse unit based at Murray Royal Hospital.Your performance must comply with the national "Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009" and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.What We Love to SeePatient focused with a flexible problem-solving attitudeAbility to work collaboratively in a team, and with other departmentsHigh attention to detail in all aspects of your workAbility to communicate clearly, effectively and confidently at all levels (both verbally and in writing)Ability to organise, prioritise own workload and to meet strict deadlinesAbility to implement, and ensure compliance with company policies & proceduresTeam PlayerBenefits Which MatterAs a valued employee of NHS Tayside, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including : Generous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale reviewAnnual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus public holidaysLearning and development opportunities.Working with eclectic individualsOpen, honest and fun environment - where the leadership style is affiliative and coachingInternal - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment.

You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.Come and check us out!Why not come along and visit the team - see where we work and ask any questions - we would love to meet you.

Please call Ian Little .Informal enquiries to : Ian Little, .Hours of work are : 37 hours, per week.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.

Please check your emails regularly, including your junk / spam folder.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESYou should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link : Application Process To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link : Accessibility Statement If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub here for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only.

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