Recovery Practitioner - Bexley

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Recovery Practitioner with a substance misuse charity. This role focuses on assisting clients in their recovery journey, minimizing harm from substances, and advocating for partnership services. You will facilitate group sessions, helping service users reintegrate into society while promoting self-determination and resilience. This organization is committed to personal and professional growth, providing a supportive environment for those looking to advance their careers in the field of substance misuse. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse or related fields is essential.
• Understanding of drug and alcohol services and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying recovery paths and minimizing harm.
• Facilitate group sessions for structured recovery information.

Skills

Substance Misuse Awareness

Advocacy Skills

Change Management

Information Governance

Job description

Recovery Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Practitioner to join a substance misuse charity on an initial temporary basis.

This is a rolling contract, where you would be required on-site from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has dealt with substance misuse issues and is hoping to advance in their career with an organisation that will help them further their personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting clients when they first join the programme and identify the best course of action for their recovery.
2. Minimising the harm that drugs and alcohol do to clients and the larger community.
3. Acting as an advocate for partnership services.
4. Assisting service users with their social (re)integration so they can live meaningful lives by encouraging self-determination, resilience and recovery.
5. Facilitating group sessions to provide service users with structured information at different phases of their recovery.

Experience Required:

1. Possess a thorough awareness of substance misuse issues or have previous experience working in a related field.
2. Possess a solid working understanding of drug and alcohol services, interventions, and best practices.
3. Capacity to successfully manage change while putting the interests of service users first.
4. Recognise the significance of information governance procedures and adhere to all required safety measures.