Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - Opiates (Seacroft)

MK Global Training; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator in Seacroft, where you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with opiate addiction. This rewarding position allows you to manage caseloads, implement recovery plans, and facilitate treatment progression. You will collaborate with key partners to reduce substance-related harm and promote wellbeing in the community. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others while enjoying generous benefits and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Death in service benefit

Free Will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Blue light card discount

Free training courses

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload and supporting individuals with substance misuse.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol recovery processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement recovery and treatment plans for clients.
• Support individuals through various treatment stages and aftercare.

Skills

Caseload Management

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Support for Vulnerable People

Health and Social Care Qualification

Education

Relevant Qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - Opiates (Seacroft)

Working hours: This role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. You will be required to work one late per week (Wednesday 11:30am-7pm).

Location: Irford House, Seacroft Crescent LS14 6PA

About the role:

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator to join our Forward Leeds team in Seacroft. This role is working within our Active Team supporting individuals with opiate addiction.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will:

1. Manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
2. Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment.
3. Support clients in various different treatment stages, from initial assessment to exiting treatment, accessing sustained recovery and aftercare.
4. Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
5. Collaborate closely with key partners and colleagues across the street to support partnerships to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.

About you:

Desirable criteria for the role includes:

1. Experience of holding a caseload.
2. Knowledge and/or experience of substance misuse.
3. Experience supporting vulnerable people, whose lives have been affected by alcohol and/or drug use.
4. A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care.

What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you?

1. A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
2. Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
3. Collaborative and supportive work environment.
4. Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
5. Annual leave purchase scheme
6. Enhanced occupational sick pay
7. Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
8. Death in service benefit
9. Free Will writing
10. Eyecare vouchers
11. Blue light card discount
12. Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
13. Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
14. Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
15. Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks

Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.