Recovery Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative service is seeking a Substance Use Support Worker to make a positive impact in clients' lives through a recovery-based approach. This role involves managing a mixed caseload, providing interventions, and facilitating groups to support individuals facing substance use challenges. With a focus on partnership with clinical teams and a commitment to inclusivity, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity. Join a forward-thinking organization that offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

30 Days Annual Leave

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Financial Perks

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of challenges faced by individuals with substance use issues.
• Experience in providing care and support for health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with substance use needs.
• Provide interventions and support at various stages of recovery.

Skills

Substance Use Knowledge

Client Assessment

Intervention Skills

Group Facilitation

Education

Relevant Health or Social Care Qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Substance Use Support Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to hold a mixed caseload and support other tasks including assessment, duty, and groups in a thriving service. You will make positive changes in people's lives through a non-judgmental, recovery-based approach that values their strengths and choices.

Joining Via offers a warm welcome, peer support, training, regular supervision, and the chance to thrive in a lively and innovative service.

The main purpose of this role is to provide excellent quality care to individuals accessing treatment for substance use and their complex needs. You will work in partnership with our clinical team, counselors, and other professionals involved in clients' care.

You should have in-depth knowledge and experience of the challenges faced by people with substance use and related health and wellbeing issues.

As part of a dynamic team, you will manage a caseload of clients, including prescribing, providing interventions at various stages of recovery, and developing and delivering a wide range of groups.

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. You may also support other service areas and participate in activities that promote health and wellbeing, such as smoking cessation and local events.

The Service

Adult Drug and Alcohol Services across Gloucestershire transferred to Via on 1st April 2024. This role offers a great opportunity to build on existing strengths, drive new developments, and make a positive impact within this new contract.

We offer a generous benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks, and development opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Package.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Cat Brierley, Team Leader, at 01452 223014.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 5th July at midnight. Interviews are likely to be held on Friday, 12th July.

We accept applications only via our application form; CVs are not accepted. For guidance on completing the application, please visit our website. We encourage you to submit your application promptly, as we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Via values diversity and is committed to promoting an inclusive workplace. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please indicate this in your application if applicable.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including DBS, following safer recruitment principles.