Intensive Programme Caseworker

Salvation Army International; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization is seeking a qualified Social Worker or addictions counsellor for their residential programme in Canterbury, UK. This full-time position offers a salary between $68,037 and $102,000 per annum, with additional benefits including leave, counselling services, and discounted medical insurance. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Social Work or addiction counselling, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact on lives through integrated care.

Benefits

Additional working week leave

Free confidential counselling services

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance

Discount card for various retailers

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary.
• DAPAANZ Registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework that integrates care for addiction and mental health.
• Facilitate group sessions.
• Implement Salvation Army Bridge Programme Policies.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Commitment to continuing professional development

DAPAANZ Registration

Education

Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling

Job description

The Salvation Army Bridge Services provide a range of effective support services in both residential and community based settings that use a range of evidence-based holistic approaches to reduce the physical, physiological and social harm that can result from the use of alcohol and or other drugs.

The Bridge welcomes diversity and is inclusive of culture, age, disability, sexuality and gender identity and we are also committed to supporting people who experience co-existing mental health challenges and take a kaupapa whānau (working with other services) approach in working together to support the well-being of our tāngata whaiora.

Our services encourage participation in the development and practical application of skills where people are supported to set their own goals and recovery plan in order to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and or other drugs.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Social Worker or addictions counsellor for our residential programme based in Addington, Christchurch.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of casework that provides integrated care for those experiencing co-existing problems of addiction and mental health.
• Group facilitation
• Working within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Model of Treatment.
• Implementation of the Salvation Army Bridge Programme Policies and Procedures
• Undertakes rostered on-call duty management as per Duty Manager Guidelines

Person Specification

• Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• DAPAANZ Registration
• Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices while maintaining client and service privacy, and confidentiality

Our offer to you

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7

Hours of work

This is a permanent full time role of 40 hours per week.

The starting salary

for this role will fall between$68,037 and $102,000 per annum.

Pay equity and remuneration

This role is covered by the pay equity agreement and the final remuneration will be dependent on the years experience of the preferred candidate brings to the role.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer andbelieves workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

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