Job Description

Trainee Assessment Worker 24,637 6 months fixed term
Service Area
Derby Services
Town
Chesterfield
Status
Full-time
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Total Salary Pro-Rata
24637
Posted Date
13/08/2025
Closing Date
31/08/2025
Vacancy Reference Number
3916
Documents
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Want to develop a career working in substance use treatment? Then come to work with our dedicated team, committed to supporting a change in the lives of those using drugs and alcohol.
The Role
This post involves assessing all new entrants into the treatment system, offering harm reduction advice and developing initial care plans and safety plans. Use your engagement skills to motivate and support the individual into the right avenues of treatment for them. The post-holder will also deliver a short-duration programme to those using lower levels of alcohol.
We offer a 6 month training programme, covering aspects such as drug and alcohol knowledge, motivational interviewing skills, safeguarding, managing conflict and trauma-informed practice, to name a few. A full role induction is given, and you will be supported via supervision with your line manager.
Location
Based in our Chesterfield office, our wonderful, diverse team is knowledgeable and supportive, with a wealth of knowledge to impart.
Whilst it can't be guaranteed, at the end of the traineeship we often have practitioner roles available for career advancement.
Interested? Then complete our on-line application form. We look forward to hearing from you.
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