Job Description

Are you a Qualified Social Worker looking for a new and different kind of role?

Look no further

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Midlothian Council's Drug and Misuse Service. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Competitive rates of pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Recovery Planning.
• Conduct specialist addiction assessments to identify the physical, psychological, and social impacts of substance use.
• Assist individuals in developing personalized recovery plans, setting realistic goals for both abstinence and harm reduction.
• Evaluate new referrals and signpost individuals to appropriate partner services (e.g., detox, residential rehab, or mental health teams).
• Provide immediate support for individuals in crisis, including relapse prevention and harm reduction advice (e.g., Naloxone training).
• Help service users navigate practical barriers such as housing, welfare benefits, and attending medical appointments.
• Act as the lead professional for complex cases, ensuring that different agencies (GP, Criminal Justice, Housing) are communicating effectively.
• Identify and manage risks to children or vulnerable adults within the household, participating in Child Protection and Adult Support and Protection (ASP) case conferences.
• Prepare high-quality social work reports for Courts, Children's Hearings, or Adult Protection inquiries.
• Execute duties under the Social Work (Scotland) Act and Mental Health Act where relevant to substance misuse.
• Work alongside Nurses, Doctors, and Occupational Therapists within the Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.
• Foster relationships with local recovery communities, such as the Horizons Recovery Café and SMART Recovery groups.

Requirements:

• PVG
• SSSC registration
• Social Work Degree

Experience:

• Adults
• Drugs, alcohol and misuse

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.