Substance Misuse Criminal Justice Link Worker

Job summary

The post holder will cover Wrexham and Flintshire to provide support and advice to adults who encounter the criminal justice and emergency services. The intervention will be through both face to face and telephone contact as the post holder will link in external agencies to provide interventions or advice for substance misuse issues in community.

This role will work closely with North Wales Police, Dechrau Newydd and criminal justice services to ensure that people who may be vulnerable through substance misuse/addictions issues are supported to access the most appropriate and least restrictive pathways.

Main duties of the job

To undertake effective clinical substance misuse and risk assessments of persons in contact or having been in contact with Dechrau Newydd.Utilising agreed pathways, undertake effective assessment of a person's needs and making attempts to support engagement with services.

To provide specialist advice to people with substance misuse needs and their carers with regard to the provision of services to meet complex needs.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.