Locum Opiate Recovery Worker – Whitechapel

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum job

Competitive pay

Career development

Whitechapel location

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Opiate Recovery Worker to join a Substance Misuse Service in Whitechapel, London. The role is a full-time locum for 3 months with potential extension, paying £22 per hour (Umbrella) for a 37.5 hour week.

You will provide client support, develop recovery plans, and work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver harm-reduction focused care and reporting.

Qualifications

• A valid DBS on the update service.
• Proven experience in substance misuse services, specialising in drug and alcohol support.
• Strong skills in caseload management and keyworking, with a deep understanding of harm reduction and recovery models.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to clients dealing with opioid and other substance misuse issues.
• Engage with clients to develop personalised recovery plans, focusing on harm reduction and sustainable recovery.
• Manage a varied caseload, maintaining accurate client records and delivering reports as required.
• Deliver one-to-one keyworking sessions, offering advice and guidance to motivate clients throughout their recovery journey.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and agencies to provide a holistic approach to substance misuse support.

Skills

Caseload management

Keyworking

Harm reduction

Recovery models

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Opiate Recovery Worker to join a Substance Misuse Service in Whitechapel, London. The role is a full-time locum for 3 months with potential extension, paying £22 per hour (Umbrella) for a 37.5 hour week.

You will provide client support, develop recovery plans, and work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver harm-reduction focused care and reporting.