Pennine NHS - Criminal Justice Social Worker in a Drug and Alcohol Service - Band 5
Make a Real Difference with Pennine NHS!
Randstad is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a dedicated and passionate Criminal Justice Social Worker in a Drug and Alcohol Service to join the esteemed Pennine NHS. This full-time, rewarding position is based at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport and offers a competitive hourly rate of £22.79. The contract is initially for 3 months, with the possibility of extension. You'll work Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.
Your Role: As a Criminal Justice Social Worker, you will:
- Empower and enable individuals to make meaningful changes in their lives.
- Support service users in engaging with treatment through one-to-one key working appointments and workshops.
- Manage a caseload, providing personalised care packages, harm reduction advice, and access to treatment and testing.
- Help individuals achieve their recovery goals with a compassionate and informed approach.
- An assessment driven role with case-holding.
What We Are Looking For:
- An understanding of substance and alcohol misuse, and the complexities of the recovery journey.
- Transferable skills from other backgrounds such as mental health, housing, or health and social care.
- Flexibility and dynamism to work both one-to-one and in group settings.
- Knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery.
- Excellent communication skills and alignment with our organisational values.
Why Join Us?
- Supervision and Support: Regular supervision sessions to guide and support you.
- Mileage Reimbursement: Travel expenses covered.
- Competitive Rates: Earn a competitive salary for your contributions.
- Weekly Pay: Convenient weekly payments for financial stability.
- Dedicated Support: A committed point of contact for seamless assistance.
- Referral Bonus: £300 voucher for every successful referral (T&Cs apply).
- Free Training: Access a range of free training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Experience Required:
- Demonstrable experience with alcohol and drugs misuse and criminal justice.
Ready to Make a Difference? For further details or to start your rewarding career journey, contact Cameron at 0330 024 8775. Alternatively, click below to apply, and we'll reach out to you shortly.
Not Sure if This Role is Right for You? Whether you're already a candidate with us or new to the locum market, we offer a range of exciting opportunities with competitive pay and flexibility. Reach out to us at 0330 024 8775 for a confidential discussion about your career aspirations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Join Pennine NHS and help shape a brighter future for those on their recovery journey!
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.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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