Local Area Co-ordinator – Substance Misuse – ABS31437 Full Time

Job Description

Work under direction, and in a person centred way, to enable service users with
complex needs (substance misuse) to maximise their quality of life, independence
and opportunities for recovery by enhancing the participation of people in community life by developing and coordinating support, information systems and resources.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.  Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer. 

Informal enquiries to Alison Wilson – 01467 530963

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