Substance Misuse Hospital Liaison Worker

We're a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

Their partnership combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector. 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 it serves

It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career development opportunities.

The Drug and Alcohol Care Team (DACT) engage with people with substance use problems in both inpatient wards and the Accident and Emergency settings. The successful candidate will provide advice, brief interventions, assessments of risk and need and where appropriate support engagement with specialist treatment service. The role will support positive change in people and reduce their future hospital attendance.

The service is available 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm, therefore you must be prepared to work on a rota basis.

If you have a relevant experience in the substance misuse field, a relevant degree e.g., psychology, sociology, social work or Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent and L3 in Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent we would like to hear from you.

If you are experienced by working in the field but not have the formal qualifications, we provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

In return, they're offering:

• Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years' service and 34 after 5 years; plus, Public Holidays
• Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)
• Health Scheme
• Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.

Working here is more than a job, it's an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users.

To apply: Please click on the link provided.