[CLOSING DATE: Fri, 15 Mar 2019] Level 3 Social Worker
An exciting opportunity within the Substance Misuse Service- Wrexham
37 hours per week
LO9 - £28,221- £31,401 per annum
An opportunity has become available within the Substance Misuse Service and applications are sought from Qualified Social Workers (Level 3) for the post within the Substance Misuse Service based in Wrexham. The Substance Misuse service is a multi-agency service incorporating Health, Social Care and third sector organisations and is managed by a Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board manager.
This is a supportive environment with an enthusiastic and motivated team of both social workers and nurses. The team also has other specialist workers linked to the team, specialist midwife, Hepatology Nurse and Harm reduction team.
The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience and knowledge within the social work field and it is desirable that the post holder has some experience of working with adults who have substance misuse and mental health issues. Experience of Multidisciplinary working would be an advantage.
The post holder will also work alongside a range of Community based Recovery services to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, their families and carers.
The Substance Misuse Service works closely with partners agencies to support and promote timely and appropriate interventions for those service users to ensure they have every opportunity to remain independent and socially included within their Community. A broad understanding of treatment and recovery interventions is beneficial. The post holder will hold a mixed caseload of both alcohol and drug clients in line with service needs.
The ability to demonstrate an understanding of legislation and guidelines in relation to the Substance Misuse Service is essential.
For further information please contact Team Manager Sara Richards on 03000 859444 for informal discussion.
Completed application forms must be returned by Friday 15th March 2019
For an application pack, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre, Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY, by telephone on 01978 292012/ Text Relay 18001 01978 292012, email – hrservicecentre@wrexham.gov.uk or download and complete the PDF application form on the web page.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes the applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disa
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