Advanced Recovery Practitioner - Suffolk Recovery Network

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Recovery Practitioner to join their team in Bury St Edmunds. This role offers the opportunity to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs and engage in meaningful outreach activities. You will provide leadership and support to Recovery Workers while developing your expertise in substance use treatment. With a competitive salary and clear pathways for career progression, this position is perfect for dedicated professionals looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters your growth.

Benefits

25 days' paid holiday

Option to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Significant experience in providing substance use services.
• Relevant qualifications such as social work or nursing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Recovery Workers and manage complex cases.
• Engage in outreach activities and build relationships with partners.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Substance Use Treatment

Report Writing

Risk Management

Mental Health Knowledge

Homelessness Awareness

Domestic Violence Understanding

Education

RMN

Social Work

Psychology

Job description

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Advanced Recovery Practitioner - Suffolk Recovery Network, Bury St Edmunds

Client: Turning Point

Location: Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 286cf3375e15

Job Views: 11

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Advanced Recovery Practitioner. The role will be based in Bury St Edmunds.

For this role, you will have significant experience in providing substance use services or related fields in health, social care, or criminal justice, and/or a relevant qualification such as social work or nursing. You will manage a caseload of service users with multiple needs and develop a specialism within the team. You will provide learning opportunities, act as a point of expertise, lead multidisciplinary discussions, and represent the service externally to improve pathways with partner agencies. While not a line management role, Advanced Practitioners are part of the team leadership and support clients with complex needs and staff, especially newcomers.

We offer a starting salary of £27,300, with annual progression up to £31,937, depending on experience. Higher starting salaries may be offered based on qualifications.

Career progression is supported through structured learning and clear pathways, enabling you to reach your long-term goals, whether in management or specialization.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supervise up to 2 Recovery Workers, supporting their practice and addressing challenges.
• Support Recovery Workers during outreach, ensuring safety and policy adherence.
• Conduct monthly audits of Recovery Workers' cases and discuss outcomes.
• Manage complex cases.
• Prioritize Harm Reduction, record activities appropriately.
• Oversee issues related to service users during Recovery Workers’ leave, ensuring continuous care.
• Engage in outreach activities, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner agencies.
• Participate in weekly MDTs and support treatment planning.
• Deputize for the Team Leader when absent.
• Engage in training to develop leadership skills.
• Chair MDTs and multi-agency meetings as needed.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns.
• Participate in SALS meetings and case discussions.

Standard Advanced Practitioner duties include peer support and partnership roles.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent report writing and note-taking skills.
• Experience in substance use treatment and recovery settings.
• Specialist knowledge of complex issues like mental health, homelessness, or domestic violence.
• Understanding of risk management in substance use contexts.
• Extensive experience in health and social care.
• Qualifications such as RMN, Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent.

About us:

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Our reward package includes:

• 25 days' paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service up to 27 days.
• Option to buy additional holidays.
• Explore full benefits at: Turning Point Benefits

We may close this advert early if we fill the position sooner.