AddressJoin Our Team as a Drug and Alcohol Intervention Worker with Pembrokeshire County Council!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals struggling with Drug and Alcohol dependence? Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in providing support and interventions to those in need.
As a Drug and Alcohol Intervention Worker, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Assist individuals in preparing for residential rehabilitation periods.
- Work directly with adults and parents at risk, providing evidence-based interventions and support.
- Implement specific tasks outlined in care and support plans to promote better outcomes for clients.
- Respond to crisis situations and occasionally provide support outside of normal working hours.
- Create a supportive environment to help individuals manage emotional well-being without resorting to substance use.
In addition to these responsibilities, you'll collaborate with social workers to:
- Conduct risk assessments and provide accurate reports.
- Contribute to social work assessments and multi-agency meetings.
- Support individuals in managing their homes, health, hygiene, and personal finances.
- Build knowledge in areas such as substance misuse and domestic abuse to better support clients.
Qualifications & Skills:
- NVQ3 or above in Social Care (or willingness to work toward it).
- Experience in working with individuals facing addiction.
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-agency team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and access to a car.
- Commitment to anti-oppressive practice.
If you're ready to make a difference and meet the qualifications above, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery with Pembrokeshire County Council.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
- Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2022. The 2023 pay award is pending.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
