Recovery Worker

TipTopJob; Ashford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Recovery Worker, um Drogen- und Alkoholabhängigen Unterstützung zu bieten. In dieser spannenden Rolle arbeiten Sie innerhalb eines integrierten Gesundheitsrahmens und liefern psychosoziale Interventionen. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen die Durchführung von Bewertungen, das Erstellen von Behandlungsplänen und die Durchführung von Gruppen- und Einzelinterventionen. Flexibilität ist erforderlich, da Sie möglicherweise auch an Wochenenden arbeiten müssen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Unterstützung von Menschen in schwierigen Situationen haben und über die erforderlichen Fähigkeiten verfügen, könnte diese Position die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Unterstützung von Drogen- und Alkoholabhängigen.
• Fähigkeit zur Durchführung von Bewertungen und Erstellung von Behandlungsplänen.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von Bewertungen zur Informationsbeschaffung für Behandlungspläne.
• Lieferung von Interventionen, die auf die Bedürfnisse der Klienten zugeschnitten sind.

Skills

Erfahrung in Drogenmissbrauchsdiensten

Erfahrung in Bewertungen und Risikomanagement

Motivational Interviewing Skills

Starke IT-Fähigkeiten

Erfahrung in der Durchführung von Gruppen

Verständnis von ganzheitlicher Betreuung

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Location: Ashford

Salary: A GBP 24,000 per annum, Plus Benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are currently recruiting for a Recovery Worker based in Ashford.

About The Role

Working within an integrated healthcare framework to provide support to drug and alcohol users aged 18 and over (dependent on service). Services are designed to deliver psychosocial drug and alcohol interventions for service users identified as having an alcohol or drug problem.

Services will deliver client-centred treatment using both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches, depending on the individual client’s needs. You will manage a caseload, provide harm reduction advice and guidance, assess, care plan, and deliver structured 1:1 and group sessions, including structured treatment programmes. Collaboration with other services such as housing, employment, healthcare, probation, and CRCs is essential.

You will contribute to the targets set by Forward and local commissioners, with a key focus on measuring outcomes. Cooperative working relationships with partner agencies are vital.

Flexibility is required, including some evening/weekend shifts, and the ability to travel to other projects in your cluster to ensure continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement and achieve team objectives.
2. Build strong relationships with line management and head office support.
3. Conduct assessments (initial, risk, comprehensive) to inform treatment plans.
4. Deliver interventions tailored to client needs, including 1:1 and group work.
5. Partner with other agencies, including training, employment, and family support services, to meet client needs.
6. Coordinate with healthcare providers to monitor and manage client health and risks.
7. Develop and support assessment and care planning, engaging clients with specialist services.
8. Motivate clients to engage with their support plans.
9. Assist clients with their care plans, including referrals to community support, housing, benefits, and employment services.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Skills and Experience

• Experience in substance misuse services.
• Experience in assessments, risk management, and SMART care plans.
• Experience delivering structured interventions.
• Facilitation of groups.
• Motivational interviewing skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Understanding of holistic, community, and continuity of care.
• Experience supporting equality and diversity.

Knowledge

• Issues faced by substance misusers.
• The Recovery Agenda.
• Safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break cycles of crime and addiction. For over 25 years, we have supported individuals to build positive, productive lives. We believe in the capacity for lasting change, and our services have helped thousands to make positive life changes, including employment, family, and social connections.