Community Navigator - Galashiels, United Kingdom - We Are With You

We Are With You
We Are With You
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Galashiels, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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If you are motivated by helping others to find their way through difficult times, and have a particular interest in supporting those affected by drugs or alcohol, this could be just the right opportunity for you.


Our vibrant service in Galashiels provides support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use.

We have services across the Scottish borders byt much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve.

We are looking for an experienced Community Navigator to join our team in the Scottish Borders.

This role is designed to assertively engage individuals in the Community setting and provide support to access the residential rehabilitation pathway.

You will need experience of working in substance misuse, offering one-to-one and group work facilitation, first class assessment and support planning skills, risk management and safeguarding.


In addition you will need to be positive, confident and well organised with experience of working with people in a recovery, health, social care or criminal justice setting.


About the job


You will be joining a highly motivated team of amazing individuals who make up our dynamic and assertive outreach team.

They are dedicated to supporting the communities across Galashiels

We offer intensive support to vulnerable adults affected by drug use and so may have complex vulnerabilities.

Salary is dependent on experience


REQUIRED SKILLS:


To carry out this job successfully you will:

  • have SVQ level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent
- be able to show your continuous professional development
- be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meet the requirements for registration
- be able to demonstrate your experience or working in health, social care or other relevant specialist setting
- have a proven track record of working with substance misuse
- have knowledge and understanding of group working, assessments, care plans and key working, along with the issues facing those who misuse substances and the solutions used for their rehabilitation
- have knowledge and understanding of health & safety in a healthcare setting, including managing high risk situations
- demonstrate how you have built successful working relationships with a range of people from different backgrounds and professions
- be able to work effectively within a team environment
- be organised, able to prioritise and show resilience when working under pressure
- have good written and spoken communcations skills
- be comfortable using IT packages and digital media
- have aclean driving license and use of your own vehicle


This role requires a satisfactory enhanced PVG certificate.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:


ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.


At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether.

We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.


We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.


We Are With You.

BENEFITS:

There are a number of staff benefits of working for We Are With You that include:

  • 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff)
  • Enhanced employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance benefit scheme
  • Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance
  • Diverse package of training and development opportunities
  • 24/7 access to employee assistance programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
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