Substance misuse practitioner

Job Title: Substance Misuse Practitioner (Band 6) - Bexley Young People Drug and Alcohol Service Location: Bexley, London Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Are you a passionate and experienced Substance Misuse Practitioner looking to make a positive impact in the lives of young people in Bexley? Join our dedicated team at Bexley Young People Drug and Alcohol Service and play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. Role Overview: The post holder will provide support to Bexley Children and Young People located within the Borough of Bexley, providing assessment, individualised and group psycho-social interventions, and consultative support to professional within social care and education settings. They will be expected to manage a caseload of their own and work closely alongside the specialist substance misuse practitioner to provide seamless care and intervention. The post holder will provide a flexible, responsive and efficient service to young people and whilst the post holder is based in CAMHS based at the Park Crescent, Erith, Kent, the service will also be delivered on an outreach basis in settings such as the youth justice service, Bexley Youth Advice, schools or other areas accessible to young people. Benefits of working with Randstad: Competitive pay rates Specialised in-house training which counts towards NMC re validation A Randstad employee app offering fabulous discounts in shops restaurants Free uniform Excellent service from a dedicated consultant All the support of a permanent work Escalated rates can sometimes be negotiated GBP100 joining bonus and GBP500 referral bonus Experience: Experience and knowledge supporting mental health patients Managed a complex caseload previously Exceptional time management skills Ability to work under pressure Good management skills Excellent written and verbal communication Requirements: Full UK driving licence 6 months appropriate experience in the last 3 years Valid DBS on the update service Right to work in the UK Valid NMC PIN If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss it further, click the apply button below. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing midwifery and clinical staffing