We have an exciting role on offer within our Public Health team as a Caseworker.
About Us
Are you resilient and proactive? Are you passionate about helping people in the local community make lasting changes? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our Opiate team on a fixed term basis covering for maternity.
Working as part of Middlesbrough Council, our multi-disciplinary team provides vital support to those experiencing problems related to substance use. Our mission is to empower our service users by offering comprehensive care, tailored interventions, and a pathway to recovery.
To be successful in this role you need:
Experience in working with vulnerable populations—ideally those with issues related to substance use, domestic abuse, or homelessness.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to a trauma-informed, strength-based approach.
A full UK Driving License and proof of business insurance.
You will have a responsibility for providing comprehensive support to clients experiencing substance use issues, domestic abuse, and homelessness.
You will guide clients through their treatment and recovery journey, implementing psychosocial interventions, developing recovery plans, and facilitating referrals to relevant services. Your work will be helping people achieve recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct screenings and assessments to identify client needs.
Develop and implement tailored recovery plans.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure service users receive the care they need.
Work proactively and flexibly to engage clients and meet service needs.
Ensure adherence to all processes and procedures.
Liaise with the clinical team to coordinate appropriate clinical interventions for clients.
Please note this is a fixed term post until 30.05.2026
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer:
- Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent pension plus top-up options.
- Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
- Flexible working (dependent on job role).
- Electric car lease scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff lottery.
- Travel and car parking schemes.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact, Nicole Maughan, Service Delivery Admin Support, at [email protected] or call 01642 729249.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Telephone: 01642 727088
Email: [email protected]
