Addictions Worker, West Lothian Civic Centre, 488.34 - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
- Location:
- West Lothian Civic Centre Howden South Road Livingston, EH54 6FF
- Salary:
- £38,141 - £41,764 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 36 hours per week
Advert
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
1 x 36 hours, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent
You will work within the Community Addictions Service (Social Work) in partnership with Housing Support Services to contribute to the provision of a range of flexible services to meet the needs of individuals experiencing problematic alcohol and/or drug use who are threatened by homelessness & during the transition from temporary accommodation / emergency accommodation, and encourage them to do this as independently as possible.
You will be based within a Social Work Team, which consists of Social Workers and Addiction Workers, within a multi - disciplinary service
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.