Substance Use Worker - SMS Community Alcohol and Drug Service North Team
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- Band 4
- Pattern
- 36
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Role summary
This role involves providing assessment and interventions to adults aged 16 and over with complex substance use issues and mental health problems, and their families. The post holder will also develop working relationships with various professionals to improve service delivery. Candidates need good interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, and a commitment to professional development and service improvements. Prior experience in substance use and mental health assessment is advantageous. The role requires travel within the service area.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
253099
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
16/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
St Ninians Health Centre
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
02/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Forth Valley
Department:
SMS Community Alcohol and Drug Service North Team
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Fixed term or Secondment Opportunity* for 12 months due to improvement in service delivery.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
The Substance Use Service (CADS) require a Band 4 Substance Use Worker to join the multidisciplinary team.
Applications are invited from people who can demonstrate a strong interest in substance use and who have experience of working with adults with moderate to severe substance use including effective networking and experience of multi-agency workin
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