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£21.58 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Ref OR-2760
Posted 17 days ago
£20.29 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Plymouth, Devon
Ref OR-2746
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Full Time, Temporary
West Midlands,
Ref V49110321
Posted 16 days ago
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£39.04 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Bromley, Greater London
Ref GL-11424
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Full Time, Temporary
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
Ref V49110317
Posted 16 days ago
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£42.50 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Ref GL-11391
Posted 7 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£42.50 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire
Ref EM-4280
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Pertemps Social Care
£44.50 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
London, Greater London
Ref EM-4235
Posted 25 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£38 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Walsall, West Midlands
Ref GL-11425
Posted 17 hours ago
The Education Network
£130 - £157 Per Day
Full Time, Temporary
Walsall, West Midlands
Ref HC-1607445847
Posted 17 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Substance Misuse Worker jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 28 Substance Misuse Worker jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Substance Misuse Worker do?
Substance misuse counsellors provide assistance and counselling to individuals and families dealing with substance misuse problems. They monitor their progress, advocate for them, perform crisis interventions and group therapy. They may also prepare educational programs.
Tasks required include:
- Meets clients face-to-face, working either one-to-one or with couples or families, or by telephone or internet.
- Encourages clients to discuss their feelings in relation to their problems, aiming to ensure that an understanding of the issues is achieved.
- Presents different perspectives to the problem areas identified.
- Refers to other appropriate sources of help.
- Keeps accurate and confidential records.
What are the entry requirements for a Substance Misuse Worker?
There are no formal qualifications requirements for entry but relevant experience is necessary. Many employers will expect entrants to have achieved or be working towards accreditation with a professional body via certification or a diploma in counselling. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required for counsellors working with vulnerable adults and/or families.