Recovery Practitioner - Hillingdon

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded charity in Hillingdon is looking for a Recovery Practitioner to join on a temporary basis. The role involves assisting clients in their recovery journey, advocating for their needs, and minimizing harm related to substance misuse. With a focus on professional growth, this position is ideal for individuals aiming to make a positive impact in their community.

Qualifications

• Thorough awareness of substance misuse issues.
• Previous experience working in related fields.
• Solid understanding of drug and alcohol services.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying recovery actions.
• Minimize drug and alcohol harm to clients.
• Facilitate group sessions for service users.

Skills

Awareness of substance misuse issues

Client advocacy

Self-determination encouragement

Job description

Recovery Practitioner - Hillingdon

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:

· Assisting clients when they first join the programme and identify the best course of action for their recovery

· Minimising the harm that drugs and alcohol do to clients and the larger community

· Acting as an advocate for partnership services

· Assisting service users with their social (re)integration so they can live meaningful lives by encouraging self-determination, resilience and recovery

· Facilitate group sessions to provide service users with structured information at different phases of their recovery


Experience Required:

· Possess a thorough awareness of substance misuse issues or have previous experience working in a related field

· Possess a solid working understanding of drug and alcohol services, interventions, and best practices

· Capacity to successfully manage change while putting the interests of service users first

· Recognise the significance of information governance procedures and adhere to all required safety measures

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.