Recovery Worker

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Recovery Worker to join their team in Coventry. This part-time role focuses on supporting vulnerable individuals facing complex challenges, including substance misuse. You'll conduct assessments, provide advocacy, and collaborate with various agencies to ensure clients receive the necessary support. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the experience to back it up, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team committed to promoting recovery and resilience in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable service users and complex needs.
• Understanding of drug and alcohol issues in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage assessments for clients with substance misuse issues.
• Liaise with external agencies for client support and advocacy.
• Support social reintegration and promote recovery among service users.

Skills

Time management skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Liaising with professionals

Knowledge of mental health interventions

Job description

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Our client, based in Coventry, is currently recruiting for a Recovery Worker on a 12-week temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a part time basis. The hourly rate being offered is £17.50 per hour via an Umbrella Company.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable service users with a range of complex needs, including substance misuse and hold an Enhanced DBS taken out within the last year

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Carry out triage assessments with clients experiencing problematic alcohol and/ or substance misuse issues

Triage assessment and onward referral to a range of treatment/ community support agencies

Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral

Maintaining and monitoring the referral spreadsheet to ensure that clients are given the appropriate appointment as quickly as possible

Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community

Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination

Liaise with external agencies such as health services, hospitals and GP

Providing advocacy for access to partnership services

Experience required:

Experience required working with those with complex needs including substance misuse

An excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field

Experience of working in an outcomes-focused environment

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

Time management skills, and an ability to work on own initiative

Ability to liaise and work in partnership with a wide range of professionals and agencies

Knowledge of mental health interventions, services and good practice

Working hours:

22.50 hours per week

Between the hours of 9am till 5pm Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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