Recovery Outreach Specialist

Ad Warrior Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development

Simply Health Cashback Scheme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Death in Service Payment

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

The Forward Trust in Swale is seeking an Outreach Recovery Worker to support adults 18+ facing drugs and/or alcohol challenges. You will deliver person-centred psychosocial interventions to reduce harm and support sustainable recovery, within an integrated healthcare framework.

You will manage a varied caseload, perform assessments, and work collaboratively with housing, health, mental health, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse or related health/social care.
• Experience completing assessments and risk management plans.
• Ability to develop SMART care plans and deliver psychosocial interventions.
• Experience using motivational interviewing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload and carry out comprehensive assessments.
• Develop SMART care plans and conduct risk assessments.
• Deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Substance misuse experience

Risk assessment

SMART care plans

Motivational interviewing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Job description

The Forward Trust in Swale is seeking an Outreach Recovery Worker to support adults 18+ facing drugs and/or alcohol challenges. You will deliver person-centred psychosocial interventions to reduce harm and support sustainable recovery, within an integrated healthcare framework.

You will manage a varied caseload, perform assessments, and work collaboratively with housing, health, mental health, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.