Drug and Alcohol Jobseeker Profiles

Career Specialism: Nurse

Looking For: Full Time

Looking for work in: London

Where are you located?: High wycombe

Career Specialism: Drug and Alcohol

Looking For: Full Time

Looking for work in: South East, South West, Midlands, West Midlands, North West

Where are you located?: Southampton

Profile Intro: I graduated from the University of Leicester with a merit degree in drugs and alcohol counselling and treatment. During the course I built up a lot of different skills ranging from basic counselling skills, like active listening, empathy, reflections, to cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. D ...

I graduated from the University of Leicester with a merit degree in drugs and alcohol counselling and treatment.

During the course I built up a lot of different skills ranging from basic counselling skills, like active listening, empathy, reflections, to cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. During this time, I also had to do voluntary placement hours, which I did at Chill welfare and Bridge Substance misuse programme.

Within my volunteer position with Chill Welfare, my role is to provide festival goers with information, advice and support around substance use, mental health and sexual health. When helping a user of the service it is my responsibility to record all contact with the service users, using the appropriate forms, recording things such as what they have taken, how much and when, along with personal details like, name, address and who they are with. Also, to offer welfare assistance to members of the public including people with disabilities or who may be vulnerable, and to help people with general site information e.g. directions. We also try and conduct surveys, and questionnaires with service users, to record drug trends, and to work closely with first aid, medics and security teams as required.

People that access our welfare service may be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and may be experiencing undesired and unpleasant side effects of drugs or alcohol and require varying degrees of support, ranging from a cup of tea and a chat with a friendly face in our chill out space, to a bed and regular monitoring in our crisis room. To be able to do this and to help build a rapport with the users and get them to trust and open up to me, I find myself using a variety of different skills, which is the knowledge I have gained and developed through my time volunteering, as well as with my course at university.

As a volunteer at Bridge in Northampton, my role was to provide support and encouragement to members with serious drug/alcohol problems. I did this by showing empathy and listening to them and just talking to them, and maybe play table tennis. We provided a range of activities, events and support, like cycling, canoeing, table tennis and I ran an art a crafts group on a Tuesday. We also put on things like table tennis tournaments, and fun days we also took the volunteers to the local allotments.
I also helped with members inductions, whether it be a self- referral or referred from a service, by taking personal details and explaining things like the confidentiality policy and boundaries. Then using the information taken and inputting the details and any notes on to the computer system used.
I completed several training sessions, such as drug awareness, safe guarding and peer mentoring, which complimented some of the subjects I had already studied at university, for example boundaries and confidentiality. I am aware of the generic policies used with substance misuse treatment, which generally ensures that confidentiality and data protection is secure within the service, however I am fully aware of the exceptions to confidentiality, such as harm to self and others, reporting of serious crime, child and adult safeguarding etc. I am also fully aware of professional boundaries and risk management and ensure that I am fully aware of the limitation of my role within my volunteering positions.
At university I have been able to develop my knowledge of treatment options both clinical and psychosocial interventions, which I have been able to further build upon with my volunteer roles. I am hoping to further my knowledge and skills in my chosen field by going on to further my education at university doing my Ba Hons degree part-time evening course.

Career Specialism: Counsellor, Drug and Alcohol, Project Worker

Looking For: Full Time

Looking for work in: Midlands, West Midlands

Where are you located?: Leicester

Profile Intro: I have been involved and worked within the drug and alcohol field and gained wide experience of working with families where there are substance misuse issues and mental health have been discussed by the multidisciplinary team. I have knowledge of the legislative framework of the Social Services Department’s duties re ...

I have been involved and worked within the drug and alcohol field and gained wide experience of working with families where there are substance misuse issues and mental health have been discussed by the multidisciplinary team. I have knowledge of the legislative framework of the Social Services Department’s duties relating to children, particularly the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and experience of attending interagency planning meetings. I have worked with case managers to design digital complex assessments, implementing care plans, of monitoring and reviewing such plans over a period of time including 3-way reviews delivering short term focussed interventions for families experiencing substance misuse difficulties. I have been involved in the training of case managers to improve knowledge of using motivational interviewing techniques and experience of running group work sessions.

Working as a Senior Service Manager for Substance Misuse Service in Hull, UK I gained substantial knowledge and expertise on how to apply effectively managerial leadership within the multi-disciplinary team. My responsibility was to carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of substance misuse services with direct supervision of 3 MD, 2 NMP and 23 case managers. I have completed Part 1 and Part 2 Management of Substance Misuse and also hold MSc on Drugs and Alcohol- Policy and Intervention.

Career Specialism: Case Manager, Drug and Alcohol, Health, Project Worker

Looking For: Full Time, Part Time

Looking for work in: London, South East, South West, Midlands, West Midlands, North West, North

Where are you located?: Hull

Profile Intro: A dynamic and self-motivating individual with a very strong passion for helping people tackle and recover in relation to social and mental health. A great deal of my role means developing therapeutic relationships to help move clients towards recovery. Self-motivated and driven to provide the best possible support. Of ...

A dynamic and self-motivating individual with a very strong passion for helping people tackle and recover in relation to social and mental health. A great deal of my role means developing therapeutic relationships to help move clients towards recovery. Self-motivated and driven to provide the best possible support. Offers extensive experience across various cross-cutting themes with the added ability to motivate others, encourage growth and aid achievement of organisational goals. Proven communication, leadership, diversity and mentorship skills. Integration into teamwork at all levels is a major attribute. Very keen on learning and seeking levels of challenges that match or exceed current levels of skills.

Career Specialism: Carat Worker, Drug and Alcohol, Health, Project Worker

Looking For: Full Time, Part Time

Looking for work in: London

Where are you located?: Greenwich

Profile Intro: An accomplished Psychologist/Addictions Therapist with 14+ years clinical experience in substance use treatment and rehabilitation within a highly demanding psychiatric hospital setting. Highly skilled in securely and warmly accompanying clients throughout all stages of recovery and establishing authentic individual ...

An accomplished Psychologist/Addictions Therapist with 14+ years clinical experience in substance use treatment and
rehabilitation within a highly demanding psychiatric hospital setting. Highly skilled in securely and warmly
accompanying clients throughout all stages of recovery and establishing authentic individual or group therapeutic
alliances. Outstanding in achieving high rates of relapse-free recovery. Experienced in treating dual-diagnosis patients, extensively trained in psychodynamic therapy. Holding a post-graduate academic background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and ever eager for continuous professional development.

Career Specialism: Counsellor, Drug and Alcohol, Rehabilitation, Substance Misuse

Looking For: Full Time

Looking for work in: Nationwide

Where are you located?: Athens, Greece

Profile Intro: I’m extremely interested and have a wide expanse of Addiction & Recovery I’ve Worked along side Alma Thomas, BA, MSc. M.Phil who is a world-leading Sports Psychologist and Performance Enhancement consultant & Addiction Psychologist , I’ve been passionate for nearly 11yrs as a recovering addict myself. I’ve mana ...

I’m extremely interested and have a wide expanse of Addiction & Recovery I’ve Worked along side Alma Thomas, BA, MSc. M.Phil who is a world-leading Sports Psychologist and Performance Enhancement consultant & Addiction Psychologist , I’ve been passionate for nearly 11yrs as a recovering addict myself. I’ve managed to form a small business doing private support & terminally ill care , but have after eight yrs of hard work & many challenges I’ve decided to now use my knowledge within this sector and feel my input would be appreciated ,
Skills and Qualifications

. Intermediate apprenticeship in health and social care pathway of the joint health and social care framework in the apprenticeship sector for occupations in the social care and the care of children and young adults

. Safeguarding of vulnerable adults ( Sova )

. Principals of care

. Challenging behaviour

. Risk assessments

. Record keeping

. Fire training

. First aid awareness training

. Nutrition and diet

. Safe administration of medicines

. Mental capacity

. Infection control

Career Specialism: Case Manager, Drug and Alcohol, Project Worker, Substance Misuse

Looking For: Full Time, Part Time

Looking for work in: South East, East England

Where are you located?: Colchester Essex

Career Specialism: Drug and Alcohol, Health, Nurse

Looking For: Full Time, Part Time

Looking for work in: North West

Where are you located?: Manchester

Profile Intro: An enthusiastic individual with good communication skills. I am passionate about rehabilitation and criminal Justice . Over the years I have gained a vast array of skills from different industries that has allowed me to be extremely versatile and adaptable to working under different level of responsibilities. I plan ...

An enthusiastic individual with good communication skills. I am passionate about rehabilitation and criminal Justice . Over the years I have gained a vast array of skills from different industries that has allowed me to be extremely versatile and adaptable to working under different level of responsibilities. I plan to develop my role in criminal justice.

Career Specialism: Drug and Alcohol, Health, Project Worker

Looking For: Full Time

Looking for work in: London

Where are you located?: Bracknell

Profile Intro: I currently work as a health care assistant at a rehab centre. I have also worked as a Youth worker and a Housing support worker. I am looking to develop a career working substance misuse, working especially with young people and their families. I have a BA Hons in Working with Young People and Young People's Servi ...

I currently work as a health care assistant at a rehab centre. I have also worked as a Youth worker and a Housing support worker. I am looking to develop a career working substance misuse, working especially with young people and their families.

I have a BA Hons in Working with Young People and Young People's Services from De Montford University. I also have other qualifications and certificates relating to drug and alcohol use, business enterprise and IT.

I am a very hard working, reliable person with a high work ethic. I get on well with others and am able to take instruction well and work on my own initiative. I have a real passion for this kind of work and appreciate the value that rehabilitation can have on lives and the community.

I am qualified Complementary Therapist in Swedish massage, Aroma therapy, Nutrition and Reflexology. I have also studied Reiki.

I am a keen skier and love outdoor adventures such as climbing and sailing. I love travelling and have visited over 30 countries.

Ideally I would like to work in the south, or in a coastal area. However I am willing to relocate anywhere where I can develop career wise.

Career Specialism: Drug and Alcohol, Rehabilitation, Substance Misuse, Support Worker, Youth Worker

Looking For: Full Time

Looking for work in: South East, South West, West Midlands, North West

Where are you located?: Birmingham