Recovery Support Specialist: Substance Misuse (Flexible)

Sanctuary Personnel; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Days a week

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Recovery Worker in Stevenage to support individuals through engagement, assessment and recovery planning. You will facilitate psychosocial interventions and coordinate care with clinicians and partners to promote sustained wellbeing.

Role includes working 37.5 hours per week on a 4-month contract with potential extension; DBS clearance and substance misuse experience are essential. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Current DBS on the update service.
• Experience in substance misuse (drugs & alcohol).
• Strong caseload management and keyworking skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of harm reduction and recovery models.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload from engagement to treatment and exit.
• Conduct assessments, risk evaluations, care planning and reviews.
• Deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions for recovery and wellbeing.
• Advise on substance misuse, physical/mental health, housing and social inclusion.
• Collaborate with prescribing clinicians and community partners on support plans.

Skills

Caseload management

Keyworking

Psychosocial interventions

Communication

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Recovery Worker in Stevenage to support individuals through engagement, assessment and recovery planning. You will facilitate psychosocial interventions and coordinate care with clinicians and partners to promote sustained wellbeing.

Role includes working 37.5 hours per week on a 4-month contract with potential extension; DBS clearance and substance misuse experience are essential. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities available.