Adults Social Worker Substance Misuse

<p>Liquid Personnel are proud to be working with Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to recruit a skilled and passionate Substance Misuse Social Worker to join their dedicated Substance Misuse Team.<br>This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults affected by substance use, working within a supportive and progressive environment.</p> <p><strong>Your benefits as a Substance Misuse Social Worker:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary up to £52,767</li> <li>£3,000 retention bonus (paid every two years)</li> <li>Hybrid working – 40% of your time spent within the boroughs</li> <li>Regular reflective supervision and peer group support</li> <li>Bespoke Personal Development Plans tailored to your career goals</li> <li>Fully funded training opportunities including Practice Educator, Leadership and Management, Best Interest Assessor (BIA), AMHP, Coaching and Mentoring, and Adult Safeguarding at Risk.</li> </ul> <p><strong>As the Substance Misuse Social Worker, you will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work with adults whose primary social care needs are impacted by substance use</li> <li>Provide a duty/front door service offering advice, signposting, screening, and risk assessments</li> <li>Complete Care Act assessments and develop strength-based support plans</li> <li>Undertake initial care reviews and manage complex cases</li> <li>Fulfil statutory safeguarding duties, including Section 42 enquiries</li> <li>Collaborate with health professionals, housing services, voluntary sector, and other key partners</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential requirements of this Substance Misuse Social Worker role:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England</li> <li>Experience working with adults in a statutory setting</li> <li>A passion for supporting individuals with substance misuse issues</li> <li>Previous experience in substance misuse is desirable but not essential</li> </ul> <p>If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or <a href="mailto:Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com">Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com</a></p> <p>We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.&nbsp;</p>