Job Description

Locations
Airdrie
Service Name
North Lanarkshire Overdose Response & Assertive Outreach
Type of service
Drugs and Alcohol Service
Job Type
Lead Practitioner
Hours of work
Full Time and/or Part Time
Salary
25,326 - 28,394

Post: Lead Practitioner

Service: North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Other Drugs Crisis Outreach

Based: Airdrie with travel throughout North Lanarkshire

Hours:

Full & Part-Time Available

Salary: 25,326 - 28,394 (13.16 - 14,76 per hour)

Contract Permanent

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Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.



Our Turning Point Scotland Services in North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Other Drugs Crisis Outreach are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

About Us - North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Other Drugs Outreach Service

The North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Other Drugs Crisis Outreach Service, provides support to individuals who are over the age of 16. The service model is based on The Overdose response Teams, (please see our website for indigo house report).


The service has 3 main parts of delivery these are:

Overdose response (the team respond to individuals who have had or are at risk of overdose within 24-48 hours of notification). Assertive outreach (we "meet people where they are at" ensuring they have access to the support and services they require). Crisis response (a partnership with housing colleagues to work with anyone at risk of or experiencing homelessness).

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.


We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.


As a Lead Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.


Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.


Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.


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Person Specification

Benefits package
Turning Point Scotland have

Platinum accreditation

in

Investors in People

. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.Comprehensive Induction 123 Learning and development courses 29 eLearning courses Funded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4% Wide range of family friendly policies 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?
No
Does the post include personal care?
No
Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
No
Will the service users be involved in this process?
No
Contact name & details
If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.