Recovery Practitioner: Substance Misuse Support

Recovery Focus; Gravesham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave and extra days' leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recognition and long service awards

£500 Recommend a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light/Card discounts

Free will writing service

Job summary

Aquarius Action Projects is seeking a Recovery Practitioner to support individuals affected by alcohol and substance misuse with advice, assessments, and structured interventions. You’ll work one-to-one, deliver group programmes, and help create personalised care plans for recovery and wellbeing.

The role involves working across community locations and partner services, collaborating with professionals to ensure timely, right-step support. A genuine passion for helping people is essential.

Qualifications

• Have a relevant qualification in health, social care, counselling, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of substance misuse, recovery approaches, and client-centred support.
• Be organised with strong record-keeping and IT skills.
• Be able to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out screening, assessments, and brief interventions.
• Develop and review personalised care plans to support recovery goals.
• Deliver structured one-to-one support and facilitate group programmes.
• Provide guidance and support to individuals affected by someone else’s substance use.
• Maintain accurate case records and monitor outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to ensure integrated support.
• Promote the service through partnership working, events, and community engagement.
• Support and oversee volunteers or peer mentors where required.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and confidentiality standards are always followed.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

Communication skills

IT/records keeping

Independence

Education

Health/social care qualification

Job description

Aquarius Action Projects is seeking a Recovery Practitioner to support individuals affected by alcohol and substance misuse with advice, assessments, and structured interventions. You’ll work one-to-one, deliver group programmes, and help create personalised care plans for recovery and wellbeing.

The role involves working across community locations and partner services, collaborating with professionals to ensure timely, right-step support. A genuine passion for helping people is essential.