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DIP Worker

Job: DIP Worker

Ref: NMO105147

Location: West Yorkshire

Details: Morgan Hunt is working with a national provider who supports people struggling with substance misuse and crime.

We are currently looking for a number of DIP (Drug Intervention Programme) Workers to support substance misusers identified within the Criminal Justice setting.

Main duties would include:

* Supporting substance users and helping them access substance misuse services.
* Support individuals when they are distressed
* Carrying out assessments and develop and implement care plans
* Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
* Refer individuals for treatment and community support where application.
* Prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviour.
* Raise awareness and providing advice on drug /alcohol issues, their use and effects and health and social functioning.
* Help individuals address their offending behaviour.
* Enable individuals to access housing and accommodation.
* Assist individuals to plan for future employment, training and education.

Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and previous experience in a similar role is essential.
Due to the nature of these roles applicants must have a full license, own vehicle and an enhanced CRB completed in the last year.

For more information please don't hesitate to contact Nikki Moxon on 0113 394 8900 or email your CV

Morgan Hunt is an Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt are an equal opportunities employer.

Salary: £18,000 to £24,000 p.a.

Job Type: Temporary

Sectors: charities

Contact: Nikki Moxon

Date Added: 09 Feb 2010, 08:59

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