Bray Community Addiction Team CLG (BCAT) is a low threshold community-based Project, which offers a range of services to people with drug/alcohol problems, their families and the wider Bray community. For further information on BCAT, please go to www. bcat.ie.

The Organisation is seeking experienced individuals to work as part of BCAT to provide support to people in both one to one and group settings.

1. Addiction Specific Project Worker (35 hours)

2. Addiction Specific Project Worker (21 hours)

Aligned to the HSE Professional Social Care Worker Scale (March 2023)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a level 7 diploma in Community Drugs Work, Addiction Studies, Social Sciences, Social Care or related field (essential)
• Accredited in CRA/ACRA(desirable)
• SMART Facilitator (desirable)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years paid experience in a substance use setting (essential)
• Experience of assessment and care plan development (essential)
• Experience of working in a low threshold open access Drop In service (essential)
• Experience of inter-agency/collaborative working with other community, voluntary and statutory agencies (essential)
• Experience of facilitating groups (desirable)

Knowledge:

• Have a thorough knowledge of drug related issues.
• Knowledge of a broad range of evidence based interventions (essential)
• Working knowledge of the complexities faced in delivering services to people with problem drug and alcohol use in challenging environments (essential)

Please see job description for the full break down of roles and responsibilities

To apply:

Please send your Curriculum Vitae and a completed Application Form to: - info@bcat.ie for the attention of Elaine Forsyth

Please note that applications made without a completed application form will not be considered.

Closing Date: 5 pm Wednesday 8 May 2024.

Short listing may apply.
A panel may be formed to fill future vacancies within the organisation
Garda Vetting will apply

Bray Community Addiction Team CLG is an equal opportunities employer