Recovery Worker

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Andover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals affected by substance misuse. This part-time Recovery Worker role offers the chance to empower service users in their recovery journey, providing essential support and interventions. With a commitment to inclusivity and high-quality care, you will play a vital role in helping individuals reintegrate into the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting those in need, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support for substance misuse.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care planning and assessments for service users.
• Support service users through their treatment journey.

Skills

Substance Misuse Understanding

Care Planning

Assessment Skills

Intervention Techniques

Education

Relevant Qualification in Health or Social Care

Job description

Job Opportunity: Recovery Worker at Inclusion Recovery Hampshire

Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering service users to achieve a better quality of life?

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to join our teams within Inclusion Recovery Hampshire, a drug and alcohol treatment and support service for individuals impacted by their own or someone else’s use of alcohol or drugs.

The vacancy is open to qualified professionals or members of the public with some understanding of substance misuse and is based within the Andover hub for Inclusion Recovery Hampshire.

You will be an integral part of a team, making a real difference to people’s lives and the wider communities we serve.

Role Responsibilities

1. Providing a range of interventions, care planning, assessments, and supporting service users through their treatment journey and recovery ambitions.
2. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside prescribers.
3. Offering health support via testing clinics for blood borne viruses (BBVs).
4. Embracing the concept of recovery and maintaining accurate records and documentation.

This is a part-time role, working 30 hours per week, based at our Andover Service.

Our Commitment

We believe everyone should feel comfortable seeking support for issues related to drugs and alcohol. As a Recovery Worker, you will provide high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgemental support, helping service users develop social networks and skills, and guiding them towards successful reintegration into the community.

About Inclusion

Founded in 2002, Inclusion is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction, crime, mental health issues, or sexual health needs.

We invest heavily in training and development, prioritizing the wellbeing of our staff and service users. Our services are evidence-based, inclusive, and designed in partnership with service users. We are committed to delivering the best possible care and invite you to join our team if you share our values.

Contact and Application Details

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Debra Critchell
• Job Title: Recovery Hub Service Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

To apply, please submit your application via our website. Please note, we do not accept CVs. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.