CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
CONTRACT HOURS: Full Time, 37 hours per week
MOSAIC Drug and Alcohol Treatment Worker
MOSAIC Young Peoples Drug and Alcohol Service
SALARY: SO2
MOSAIC is a specialist drug and alcohol service based in the centre of Stockport and part of Stockport Family. MOSAIC provides a range of interventions to young people, families and communities to prevent and reduce substance related harm and to promote recovery. The teams operating within MOSAIC include a specialist treatment and medical team, a dedicated family team, a school based team and a team specialising in sex and relationships education.
Mosaic is seeking to recruit a full-time experienced drug and alcohol worker to work in a therapeutic capacity with service users (aged 25 and under) who are experiencing difficulties associated with their drug and/or alcohol use. The successful applicant will be experienced and skilled in working with service users who have complex physical and mental health related needs. They will undertake comprehensive assessments, devise holistic care plans and provide a range of structured and evidenced based treatment interventions to promote change and recovery.
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously and will be experienced and skilled in risk assessment and risk management. They will be passionate about pursuing best outcomes for young people and their families and will enjoy working with partners and services to build excellent working relationships.
The successful applicant will be employed by Stockport council and will be based at Central House, Stockport.
Job Description and Person Specification
To apply please go to
https://jobs.stockport.gov.uk
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau.
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