Flexible Outreach Recovery Worker

Confidential; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Forward Trust is seeking an Outreach Recovery Worker to support adults 18+ facing drugs/alcohol issues in Swale. You will assess needs, build SMART recovery plans and deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions within an integrated care framework.

You’ll manage a diverse caseload, undertake risk assessments, collaborate with housing, health and criminal justice partners, and ensure records and safeguarding standards are met. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Experience within substance misuse or related health and social care services.
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Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop SMART recovery care plans.
• Deliver structured one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to deliver holistic support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding and governance standards.

Skills

Substance misuse experience

Caseload management

Assessment delivery

Risk assessment

Motivational interviewing

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

IT skills

Communication

Job description

The Forward Trust is seeking an Outreach Recovery Worker to support adults 18+ facing drugs/alcohol issues in Swale. You will assess needs, build SMART recovery plans and deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions within an integrated care framework.

You’ll manage a diverse caseload, undertake risk assessments, collaborate with housing, health and criminal justice partners, and ensure records and safeguarding standards are met. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required.