Buvidal Recovery Worker - Birmingham - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recovery agency is seeking a Social Worker for a full-time locum role focused on substance misuse recovery in Birmingham. The position involves working directly with service users, developing tailored recovery plans, and implementing harm reduction strategies. Candidates should have experience in social work, advocacy, and psycho-social interventions. This role offers competitive hourly pay of £23.00 and valuable professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting individuals with substance misuse issues.
• Ability to conduct assessments and create tailored recovery plans.
• Strong advocacy skills for accessing partnership services.

Responsibilities

• Guide service users through treatment and recovery planning.
• Develop personalized recovery plans with appropriate referrals.
• Promote harm reduction strategies and reduce drug and alcohol-related issues.
• Encourage community involvement in the recovery process.
• Foster resilience and build peer support networks.
• Implement psycho-social interventions in collaboration with clinicians.

Skills

Substance misuse recovery

Advocacy

Psycho-social interventions

Harm reduction strategies

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

• Specialism: Substance Misuse Recovery Workers


• Location: Birmingham, UK


• Salary: £23.00 per hour


• Contract: 2-Month Locum


• Schedule: Full-Time

Join us as a Buvidal Recovery Worker in Birmingham and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people recovering from substance misuse. This 2-month locum assignment offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Perks and Benefits

• Hourly Pay: £23.00 per hour, rewarding your dedication and expertise.


• Full-Time Role: Immerse yourself in a meaningful role with consistent hours.


• Professional Development: Gain experience across different placements, expanding your skills and knowledge in substance misuse recovery.


• Networking Opportunities: Build connections with professionals across healthcare and social care settings.


• Flexible Working Environment: Enjoy the benefits of a locum role that allows for adaptability in your work schedule.

Role Purpose

Support service users through their recovery journey, promoting harm reduction, advocating for access to partnership services, and applying evidence-based psycho-social interventions. Ensure recovery plans are tailored, collaborative, and responsive to individual needs.

What You Will Do

• Support service users from entry into the service, guiding them through treatment and recovery planning.


• Conduct screenings, assessments, and develop personalized recovery plans with appropriate referrals.


• Promote harm reduction strategies and reduce the impact of drug and alcohol-related issues.


• Encourage involvement of carers, service users, and the wider community in the recovery process.


• Advocate for service users to access partnership services to enhance social and community reintegration.


• Foster resilience and build peer-support networks among service users.


• Coordinate and manage tailored packages of care, implementing recognized psycho-social interventions in collaboration with prescribing clinicians.

Why Birmingham

Birmingham is a vibrant, culturally rich city, offering a dynamic professional environment alongside an exciting urban lifestyle. From its bustling canals and historic architecture to its thriving art and food scene, Birmingham provides a unique backdrop for both work and leisure.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for locum roles. With an Excellent rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews, we are committed to securing the best rates and opportunities that match your skills and experience.