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Locum Substance Abuse Worker [02/01/2010] |
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To make contact with and assess the needs of injecting drug users, providing harm reduction information and interventions including a mobile needle exchange service. To provide a case management service to those clients who are not engaged with other services or who have fallen out of other service provision. To co-operate with flexible work times, in accordance with the requirements of the Needle exchange Knowledge The knowledge and understanding of the complex needs and problems that confront drug users, particularly those with a history of anti-social street activity. Knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment services available within Lambeth, referral criteria and an awareness of some of the barriers to accessing these services that street drinkers and drug users may face An understanding of mental health and dual diagnosis issues. The skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with a range of people within St Mungo’s, and the Statutory and Voluntary Sectors within the community. A knowledge and understanding of and a commitment to implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy, and an awareness of client’s rights. Job Type: Permanent Location: Spain Pontevedra
Salary: 14 Date available: now Specialist Industry: Company: St Mungo's Company Description: St Mungo's has four clear objectives which are at the root of everything we do:
* To tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness
* To equip people to realise their potential
* To deliver client-centred services which are creative and of demonstrable quality
* To influence policy that affects homeless and excluded people.
Our vision is that everyone should have a decent place to live, something meaningful to do, and satisfying relationships with other people - as well as the good health to enjoy them.
Our mission is to house, support and care for vulnerable and excluded people who either have been, or are at risk of, sleeping rough and homelessness.
Our aim is to make sure that homeless and vulnerable people can look forward with optimism and can improve their quality of life.
Our core values are:
* Respect and ambition - we respect the life histories of homeless people, believe in their potential and will help them realise their ambitions
* Excellence and creativity - we aim for excellent and creative solutions to the changing needs of homeless people
* Diversity and equality - we are richer as a charity and as a society by valuing diversity and striving for equality of opportunity
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05/16/2012