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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Addiction Support Worker to join Addiction Services on a permanent basis.
Addiction Services provide specialist treatment for people with drug and/or alcohol problems across Fife and are delivered from three main localities – Whyteman’s Brae Hospital, Cameron Hospital and Lynebank Hospital – providing treatment to the Fife-wide population – Central Fife (population of 147,370); North East Fife (population of 74,180); and, West Fife (population of 126,840).
As an Addiction Support Worker, you will work as part of a multi-professional team and provide support to the clinical work of Addiction Services.
You will possess SVQII or equivalent experience, a level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform the role safely and effectively and have developed interpersonal and good written documentation skills.
You will be expected to work Monday to Friday but with occasional flexibility expected in line with service needs.
For an informal discussion relating to any aspects of the post please contact Wilma Burt on 01592 716446 or wilma.burt@nhs.scot
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.