Substance Misuse Practitioner

Description:

Job Title: Substance Misuse Practitioner (Band 6) - Bexley Young People Drug and Alcohol Service

Location: Bexley, London

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Are you a passionate and experienced Substance Misuse Practitioner looking to make a positive impact in the lives of young people in Bexley? Join our dedicated team at Bexley Young People Drug and Alcohol Service and play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.

Role Overview:

The post holder will provide support to Bexley Children and Young People located within the Borough of Bexley, providing assessment, individualised and group psycho-social interventions, and consultative support to professional within social care and education settings. They will be expected to manage a caseload of their own and work closely alongside the specialist substance misuse practitioner to provide seamless care and intervention. The post holder will provide a flexible, responsive and efficient service to young people and whilst the post holder is based in CAMHS based at the
Park Crescent, Erith, Kent, the service will also be delivered on an outreach basis in settings such as the youth justice service, Bexley Youth Advice, schools or other areas accessible to young people.

Benefits of working with Randstad:

Competitive pay rates
Specialised in-house training which counts towards NMC re validation
A Randstad employee app offering fabulous discounts in shops & restaurants
Free uniform
Excellent service from a dedicated consultant
All the support of a permanent work
Escalated rates can sometimes be negotiated
£100 joining bonus and £500 referral bonus

Experience:

Experience and knowledge supporting mental health patients
Managed a complex caseload previously
Exceptional time management skills
Ability to work under pressure
Good management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication

Requirements:

Full UK driving licence
6 months appropriate experience in the last 3 years
Valid DBS on the update service
Right to work in the UK
Valid NMC PIN

If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss it further, click the apply button below.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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