We have an excellent opportunity for an alcohol and drug practitioner who is passionate about working with people, understands safeguarding and risk management, who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team and can work in partnership with a range of agencies and establish positive working relationships.
The successful candidate will work within a number of different GP surgeries from where they will motivate patients to make positive changes to their drinking or substance misuse.
We are looking for someone with confidence, good communication, record-keeping skills and the ability to build on established relationships within GP practices. They will have a base in one of the main Forward Leeds treatment hubs when not in GP practices and will help contribute to the excellent recovery focussed outcomes that Forward Leeds delivers. You will be expected to travel across the city to carry out the role.
Please note: We will consider applicants with less experience, or their own lived experience, who may be looking to work within substance misuse services for the first time and want to start this role as a trainee.