Job Title: Substance Misuse Groupwork Practitioner
Location: Doncaster
Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,657 - £30,088 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel is currently seeking a skilled Group Work Practitioner to join a dynamic team providing innovative substance misuse services in partnership with leading healthcare providers.
About Us:
Our organisation collaborates with prominent healthcare institutions to deliver Drug and Alcohol Services, fostering a supportive environment for individuals on their unique recovery journey. Our commitment to evidence-based interventions and community reintegration ensures optimal outcomes for service users. With a focus on continual improvement, we emphasise staff development, clinical governance, and service modernisation.
Objectives of Post:
As a Group Work Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering evidence-based group interventions and one-to-one support to service users, while also nurturing the development of volunteers and mentors. Additionally, you will undertake line management responsibilities for Group Workers.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments to determine service users' suitability for group work interventions.
- Develop individualised activity programs based on assessment outcomes and care plans.
- Offer advice, support, and consultation to external agencies working with substance misuse service users.
- Deliver psychosocial and psychological interventions on a one-to-one basis.
- Facilitate structured group work sessions and promote access to mutual aid groups.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures, escalating concerns as necessary.
- Liaise with professionals and maintain collaborative relationships with community-based services.
- Support recruitment, training, and supervision of peer mentors, volunteers, and group workers.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems.
- Maintain accurate case notes and uphold confidentiality standards.
Employee Specification:
(Essential)
- Relevant Degree or Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
- Certification in Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent.
- Experience in key working, psychological interventions, and group facilitation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously.
- Commitment to safeguarding principles and promoting service user well-being.
(Desirable)
- Supervisory experience and familiarity with multi-disciplinary team dynamics.
- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions and substance misuse treatment approaches.
Join us in our mission to support individuals in overcoming addiction and rebuilding their lives within their communities. Apply now to make a meaningful impact as a Groupwork Practitioner.
