Substance Use Practitioner (Band 4) - Nottingham

Substance Use Practitioner

Location: Wellbeing Hub (Triage Team), 73 Hounds Gate, Nottingham, NG1 6BB

Salary: Band 4 Equivalent £28,392 - £31,157 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and high performing Triage Team delivering substance use service within the City of Nottingham. The Nottingham Recovery Network Triage Team prides itself on good practice and innovation regarding substance use treatment interventions.

The Nottingham Recovery Network comprises Framework Housing Association, Double Impact, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Al Hurraya. The service is publicly funded and has been established to support people who use drugs and alcohol. We provide a single point of advice, support and treatment for anyone in Nottingham City who wishes to change their relationship with drugs or alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Deliver triage and comprehensive assessments, brief interventions and structured treatment at the Wellbeing Hub and community venues.
• Manage a caseload, providing guidance, recovery related support and treatment interventions to individuals experiencing substance use issues.
• Encourage and motivate people to access treatment in the community and promote services to wider community settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely record keeping and regular supervision.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of the factors impacting substance use and dependency.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational skills to gain the confidence of service users and other agencies.
• Strong time management skills to balance competing priorities in a busy service.
• Ability to work as a supportive team player and contribute to a consistent and effective integrated team approach.
• Willingness to undergo comprehensive training, induction and ongoing supervision.