Job Introduction
Qualified Social Worker (Substance Misuse)
Salary: Band: 9, £37,937 - £41,510
(must have completed ASYE)
Full time, 37 hours per week
Primary Work Base: The Recovery Hub, 44-46 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 1JG
What is the role?
There are exciting changes within substance misuse recovery services. We are expanding our provision to improve capacity and quality which this post will be part of. It will be co-located with new mental health practitioner posts, in a multi-disciplinary team based within the Recovery Hub in Southsea. This team will directly support those individuals or families accessing the Recovery Hub with multiple needs, as well as working alongside the Recovery Workers, providing advice and guidance.
One of two qualified Social Workers you will assess the needs of adults with problematic substance use and their Carers, to then identify creative ways to meet their assessed outcomes under the Care Act 2014. The role includes outcome led interventions, using a strength-based approach to support people to live their lives. You will be able to work collaboratively with others, maintaining a strength based and aspirational approach to achieve the outcomes the person wants. You will be assessing clients need and agreeing a person-centred support plan, completing reviews of assessments and support plans as required. You will be supporting people with all their health and social care needs, supporting both crisis management and mental capacity when required. In addition, you will chair or support other staff to chair meetings. You will act as a key resource for the social care needs of the wider team caseload.
This is a dynamic and innovative role designed to support individuals who may be marginalised and challenging to engage with. We are looking for an experienced Social Worker who has completed the ASYE, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work creatively to try to break down barriers to accessibility. Due to the nature of the role, you will be based at the Recovery Hub and in the community with minimal remote working.
Who is the person
You will be a Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE. You will have experience of working with adults ideally within a fieldwork setting and working within the sphere of Safeguarding Adults. It is desirable to have some experience of working with substance misuse services. You will have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the legislation that governs the adult social care role, Care Act, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act) and a comprehensive awareness of practice to safeguard adults and children. With effective communication skills you will be able to converse with a diverse range of people sometimes under challenging circumstances and will have the ability to advocate for individuals and carers using a problem-solving approach as well as good assessment skills.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
Additional information:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Katriona Stephenson (Team Manager - Recovery Hub) on 023 9229 4573 or Rob Jacob (Assistant Team Manager - Adult Care and Support) Rob.jacob@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures.
How to apply:
Please read the full job profile for further details on the post to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role stated in the who is the person.
Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Please read alongside the 'How to apply' information on the careers portal.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.
Closing: 13 June 2025
Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd June 2025.
We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
