Drug and Alcohol Support Worker

Job Description

Support WorkerLocation: HMP ExeterHours:Full time, 35 hours per week (to include some weekend working)Salary: £17,675 - £18,685 per annum depending on experienceContract: PermanentWe’re looking for an additional Support Worker to join our Substance Misuse Service within HMP Exeter. As a Support Worker, you’ll have an important role in working as part of a wider team supporting individuals with substance misuse issues.Key responsibilities will include working with clinical teams to monitor and observe individuals during the administration of their medications, providing individuals with important health and harm reduction information and advice, and providing basic recovery focused psychosocial support. You’ll also contribute to the continuity of care through effective liaison with partnership agencies and will undertake key administrative tasks including the collection and inputting of data and information systems.What we’re looking forPrevious experience of working within a similar recovery orientated environment or as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a social or health care environment, whilst not necessary, would be a distinct advantage. This could include experience of administering drug and alcohol tests, working with people with drug and alcohol problems, assessment and individual care planning, and involvement in delivering a range of evidence based psychosocial interventions in 1:1 and group-work settings.You’ll already be an effective communicator, comfortable with conveying key information efficiently and effectively both in writing and verbally. You’ll be proficient with administration and IT skills, and will be experienced at managing your own time, workload and priorities.More importantly, you will have a genuine interest in the understanding of substance misuse problems and a positive recovery focused attitude. You’ll be keen to develop professionally and will demonstrate a high level of integrity and enthusiasm for working within the structured environment of a prison.About EDPEDP Drug & Alcohol Services is a thriving charity providing services across Devon and Dorset, in the community and within prisons. We offer a number of dynamic and innovative initiatives which work alongside people to improve their wellbeing, social connections and employability. We’re passionate about supporting individuals who face complex issues, including substance misuse, mental ill health, and other harmful, addictive and offending behaviour, to improve their lives. The fundamental belief underpinning our work is that, given the right support and resources, people can and do make remarkable changes.EDP can offer you a real opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training & development programme, a generous leave package, pension scheme, and a positive, friendly working environment.Closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 3rd November 2020.Interviews will be held w/c 16th November 2020.Please ensure that you quote reference number 72.20 on your application.To Apply and for More Information:If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. EDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates are subject to additional checks including DBS (to the appropriate level) and prison vetting - details will be specified as part of the vacancy details. Outcomes of these additional checks will be considered before any offer/appointment is confirmed.No agencies please. Required skills

Interventions

Psychosocial

Care Planning

Substance Misuse

Keyskills :
Psychosocial Substance Misuse