Substance Misuse Officer Role: Substance Misuse Officer
Salary: waiting for the council to confirm around £30PH
Location: Cumbria
Job Type: unqualified/ locum
Shifts: full time 37 hours a week
About the Role:
As a Substance Misuse Officer, you will provide vital support to individuals experiencing drug and alcohol dependency. You will work with service users to assess their needs, develop recovery-focused care plans, and support them through treatment and rehabilitation. This role involves working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, social services, and community organisations to promote recovery, reduce harm, and improve overall wellbeing. You will play a key role in empowering individuals to make positive, sustainable changes in their lives. Key responsibilities include:
* Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify substance misuse issues, risks, and support needs.
* Care Planning: Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised recovery and treatment plans.
* Support & Intervention: Deliver one-to-one support, brief interventions, and harm reduction advice.
* Safeguarding: Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults and young people.
* Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with healthcare providers, housing services, and external agencies to ensure coordinated care.
* Case Management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and monitor client progress against agreed outcomes.
* Education & Prevention: Provide information on the risks of substance misuse and promote healthier lifestyle choices. Why Join HCRG Staffing? HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency. With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities. HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.  |
