Addiction Worker - REQ

Addiction Worker

NLC9 £ 36,145 to £42,115

Based within the Addiction Recovery Team in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire are committed to the delivery of high quality integrated addiction support services. As a member of the Integrated Addictions Team, you will assist the Team Manager (Addiction) in the delivery of high quality support and care packages. You will engage with individuals and families affected by substance misuse and assist in promoting effective and appropriate community support and rehabilitation.

As an Addiction Worker you will undertake a para‑professional role and will be expected to complete assessment and planning work to a high standard and contribute to the delivery of the integrated addiction service consistent with legal, council and service policies, procedures and practice standards.

Essential qualifications include an SVQ 3 or post‑2005 HNC in Social Care or a relevant nursing qualification or equivalent, and a commitment to undertake the Post Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies within a defined timeframe as stipulated by the service. Extended experience working within addictions or a related care service, including direct experience with vulnerable service users, is also essential.

It would be desirable if you already hold the Post Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies or equivalent.

You will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays. For casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. Training and development through the Learning Academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. We have adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to support service personnel, veterans and their families, offering a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to Keeping the Promise, meaning that if you have ever been in care you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

North Lanarkshire Council is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.