Recovery Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time Flexibility

Community Experience

Professional Development

Locum Variety

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a part-time Recovery Worker in Brent, UK, specialising in Substance Misuse. The role offers £22.00 per hour and involves guiding service users on their recovery journey, with ongoing, flexible locum-style engagement within the community.

You will manage caseloads, perform assessments, and deliver evidence-based interventions while collaborating with healthcare professionals to support treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent in Health & Social Care or related discipline.
• Experience with substance misuse, mental health needs, homelessness, or social exclusion is required.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours in community services is preferred.
• Motivational interviewing and recovery-focused practice are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users from referral to discharge planning.
• Conduct assessments and risk evaluations to tailor recovery plans.
• Deliver psychosocial interventions, one-to-one sessions and group programmes.
• Collaborate with prescribing clinicians to enhance treatment plans.
• Promote harm reduction and health promotion activities.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessment & planning

Psychosocial interventions

Collaboration with clinicians

Harm reduction

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Title:
Recovery Worker

Specialism:
Substance Misuse

Location:
Brent, UK

Salary:
£22.00 Hourly

Type:
Part-time, Ongoing

Dive into a fulfilling opportunity as a part-time Recovery Worker specialising in Substance Misuse in the vibrant community of Brent, UK. Earn £22.00 per hour while making a true impact in people's lives. This ongoing role is perfect for those ready to guide individuals on their journey to recovery, creating brighter futures in the process.

Perks and benefits:

• Part-time Flexibility: Allows you to balance your work with personal commitments or other pursuits, offering the perfect work-life harmony.
• Community Experience: Gain invaluable experience working within a dynamic and supportive community-focused environment.
• Professional Development: Benefit from professional development opportunities to enhance your career in Substance Misuse and Recovery Work.
• Locum Variety: Enjoy the variety and freedom that locum work provides, allowing you to expand your skills across diverse settings and client needs.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of service users, supporting them through the entire journey from referral, assessment and treatment to sustained recovery and discharge planning.
• Conduct thorough assessments, risk evaluations, and create personalised recovery plans tailored to meet individual needs.
• Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, one-to-one key working sessions, and structured group programmes to support service users effectively.
• Collaborate with prescribing clinicians and healthcare professionals to enhance treatment plans and improve overall health outcomes.
• Promote harm reduction initiatives, focusing on overdose prevention, safeguarding awareness, and health promotion activities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• You will remain at the forefront of delivering comprehensive assessments, managing risk, and maintaining detailed recovery planning, always ensuring interventions meet the unique needs of each individual.
• You will leverage your experience to manage challenging behaviours and support vulnerable adults, working within community services to drive positive change.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent in Health & Social Care, Substance Misuse, Community Work, or a related discipline.
• Professional development in motivational interviewing, recovery-focused practice, safeguarding, or mental health interventions is a definite plus.

Experience:

• Prior experience with individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health needs, homelessness, or social exclusion is required.
• Demonstrated experience in managing challenging behaviours and supporting vulnerable adults within community services.

Brent offers the ideal locale for those enthusiastic about both vibrant city life and a close-knit community feel. With excellent transport links, diverse cultural experiences, and a wealth of green spaces, Brent truly is a remarkable place to live and work while contributing to positive social change.