Part-Time Trainee Recovery Practitioner - Make a Difference

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Chester, Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Via is seeking a Trainee Recovery Practitioner for Cheshire West & Chester (Ellesmere Port base). You will work with people from diverse backgrounds, providing recovery-focused support for substance misuse and engaging in a flexible schedule.

The role requires lived experience and a pathway to complete the OCNLR Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring within a year. Salary is £26,228 per annum, pro-rata to hours agreed, with up to 24 hours per week and permanent/part-time status.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of substance misuse is preferred.
• Must possess OCNLR Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring or be able to complete within 1 year of employment.
• Compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people with substance misuse by providing advice, support and recovery-focused interventions.
• Manage a low-level caseload through clients’ recovery journeys.
• Carry out triage and comprehensive substance misuse assessments and develop person-centered recovery plans.
• Promote screening and harm-reduction interventions including alcohol screening and BBV awareness.
• Identify risks and act according to safeguarding policies.
• Support service users to achieve and sustain recovery, improving health and well-being.
• Be flexible with working hours, including late evenings.

Skills

Compassion

Good listener

Communication skills

Education

OCNLR Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring

Job description

Via is seeking a Trainee Recovery Practitioner for Cheshire West & Chester (Ellesmere Port base). You will work with people from diverse backgrounds, providing recovery-focused support for substance misuse and engaging in a flexible schedule.

The role requires lived experience and a pathway to complete the OCNLR Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring within a year. Salary is £26,228 per annum, pro-rata to hours agreed, with up to 24 hours per week and permanent/part-time status.