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Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership
Perth & Kinross Integrated Drug & Alcohol Recovery Team
Community Support Worker Band 3
Salary Scale : £20,700 - £22,594 per annum pro rata
Temporary (12 months fixed term or Secondment)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Drug & Alcohol Recovery Team based in Perth but covering Perth & Kinross, initially 12 month fixed term contract or secondment but with the potential to become a permanent position. You will help to support our innovative new Community Alcohol Detoxification program and therefore experience of alcohol detoxification either in the community or in-patient setting will be an advantage. In addition you will work alongside the registered staff in the team supporting service users and be a central part of the team.
The service holds clinics and carries out home visits through-out Perth & Kinross and is an Integrated Health and Social Care Team.
You will:
- Put patients first.
- Show compassion
- Be caring and kind.
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
- Take time to have good, open communication and be accountable for your action and behaviours.
- Do the best you can by working as a team to provide excellent treatment and care.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: Anne Henderson, SCN, anne.henderson3@nhs.scot
Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Hours of work are: 30 hours
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.