Senior Substance Misuse Social Worker - London - £35/Hr

Summary: The role of Senior Substance Misuse Social Worker involves joining a Specialist Substance Misuse team within a Local Authority to support service users and their families affected by substance misuse issues. The position requires collaboration with NHS and other statutory services to provide a holistic care package, promoting independence and community connections for service users. The role is based across two Local Authorities and focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to care, addressing both substance misuse and co-existing mental and physical health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support service users and their families affected by substance misuse.
• Work across two Local Authorities to provide a holistic package of care.
• Collaborate with NHS and other statutory services to facilitate access to resources.
• Promote choice and independence for service users within their local communities.
• Engage with a diverse range of service users with varying care and support needs.
• Utilize a multidisciplinary strength-based approach to maximize care effectiveness.

Key Skills:

• Experience working in a substance misuse or mental health service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of resources available for service users in the region.
• Competence in promoting independence and community connections for service users.

Salary (Rate): £35

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other