Social Work Assistant, IDART, Perth
- Location:
- Drumhar Health Centre, 12 Drumhar Court, Perth, PH1 5PD
- Salary:
- £24,025 - £26,449 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent, Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 30 hours per week
Job Description
Social Work Assistant, IDART PKC09651
£24,025 - £26,449 (30 hours/week) Fixed Term (until 15/3/2024)
Drumhar Health Centre, Perth
This is an exciting opportunity for an interested individual to make a difference to people's lives who use alcohol or drugs. This is a fixed term post to cover a current secondment until March 2024. IDART are keen to hear from anyone who is interested.
The IDART Social Work Assistant plays a key role in supporting individuals, families, and carers on their recovery journey. The role of the IDART Social Work Assistant will be to assist the whole service to ensure that individuals who have alcohol and/or drug issues are given the best assessment to assist them in their recovery journey. You will be crucial in supporting individuals who have Blood Borne Viruses and ensuring they are getting the right medical support and advice. This role will cover the whole of the Perth & Kinross area and you will work with both colleagues from Health & Social Care from within the partnership as well as professionals from within Housing and Homelessness, the voluntary sector and Children, Young People and Family Social Work services. You will have responsibility for assessment, risk assessment, personal outcome and recovery focused care planning and reviews. The role will require you to be able to identify where children or adults are vulnerable and at risk and require you to plan, organise, and manage the delivery of support in line with policy, procedure, and best practice. The post holder will be able to develop effective interpersonal relationships with service users, carers and other agencies, and work collaboratively with other locality based partners to develop opportunities to reduce social isolation and support personal recovery focused outcomes.
The Individual
The ideal candidate will be creative in dealing with the complexities that come with individuals who are on their recovery journey. The person will need to be well organised and have a good knowledge of current legislation. You ideally will have worked with individuals and families who are affected by substance use and be familiar with the principles set out for professionals working within substance use services. The Social Work Assistant will work together with a team to find appropriate solutions to address the complex needs of those who have substance use difficulties. You will work in a person-centred way and be trauma informed in their practice. The post holder must have a genuine interest in working with people in a recovery focused way to improve well-being. The post holder will demonstrate good written, IT and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate skills in assessment, care planning and review processes. You should have experience of managing staff and be able to provide support and supervision as required. The post holder must have a genuine interest in working with people in a recovery focused way to improve well-being.
If this sounds like a role where you could share your relevant experience and make a positive difference then we would like to hear from you.
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy please contact Louise Glover, Assistant Team Leader 01738 564261.
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