Substance Misuse Case Manager - Open Access Team
The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity that has been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years. Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years, providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward-thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and community. Main Duties of the Job
The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) team provides advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments, and a needle exchange service to people entering the treatment system. Job Responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Case Manager REPORTS TO: Senior Case Manager BASE: In order to meet the needs of the service, you will be required to work across multiple base points. ADS reserves the right to change your normal place of work to any other location within the service, which may include any of the bases used by the service and agencies that it works in partnership with. OBJECTIVES OF POST: To demonstrate expert and effective practice around substance misuse treatment. Provide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments, and a needle exchange service. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working within substance misuse services Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of key working and psychological/psychosocial interventions Knowledge
Knowledge of substances and their effects Knowledge of health and safety, including the ability to access high-risk situations Understanding of the recovery movement Understanding the complexities of multi-disciplinary working Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children principles and their application in practice Knowledge of mental health issues Understanding of the issues facing substance misusers, including social care, welfare benefits, health, and accommodation Knowledge of therapeutic interventions that can be used when working with service users Understanding of the clinical management of medical interventions Understanding the principles of equality and diversity Knowledge and understanding of electronic operating systems e.g., SystmOne Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of social capital and the impact it can have on mental health Qualifications
Relevant Degree e.g., Social Work, Psychology, OR Diploma in Substance Misuse or equivalent AND L3 Drug and Alcohol or equivalent Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £25,397 to £30,991 a year, dependent upon experience.
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The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity that has been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years. Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years, providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward-thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and community. Main Duties of the Job
The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) team provides advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments, and a needle exchange service to people entering the treatment system. Job Responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Case Manager REPORTS TO: Senior Case Manager BASE: In order to meet the needs of the service, you will be required to work across multiple base points. ADS reserves the right to change your normal place of work to any other location within the service, which may include any of the bases used by the service and agencies that it works in partnership with. OBJECTIVES OF POST: To demonstrate expert and effective practice around substance misuse treatment. Provide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments, and a needle exchange service. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working within substance misuse services Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of key working and psychological/psychosocial interventions Knowledge
Knowledge of substances and their effects Knowledge of health and safety, including the ability to access high-risk situations Understanding of the recovery movement Understanding the complexities of multi-disciplinary working Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children principles and their application in practice Knowledge of mental health issues Understanding of the issues facing substance misusers, including social care, welfare benefits, health, and accommodation Knowledge of therapeutic interventions that can be used when working with service users Understanding of the clinical management of medical interventions Understanding the principles of equality and diversity Knowledge and understanding of electronic operating systems e.g., SystmOne Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of social capital and the impact it can have on mental health Qualifications
Relevant Degree e.g., Social Work, Psychology, OR Diploma in Substance Misuse or equivalent AND L3 Drug and Alcohol or equivalent Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £25,397 to £30,991 a year, dependent upon experience.
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