Recovery Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Recovery Workers to join their team in Lowestoft. This role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact individuals facing complex challenges related to substance use. As a Recovery Worker, you will manage a diverse caseload, providing personalized support through recovery plans and facilitating essential group sessions. The position is on a rolling contract basis, allowing for potential long-term engagement within a reputable charity. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and have the necessary skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in recovery support and managing complex cases.
• Enhanced DBS required for working with vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and deliver tailored recovery interventions.
• Facilitate individual and group support sessions.

Skills

Recovery Planning

Harm Reduction

Intervention Techniques

Group Facilitation

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

DBS Certification

Job description

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced recovery workers to join a reputable private charity in Lowestoft. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community on a rolling contract basis, with the potential for long-term engagement.

As a Recovery Worker, you will be responsible for managing a caseload and delivering interventions primarily to individuals facing complex needs related to drug use. Your role will involve providing tailored support through recovery plans, facilitating both individual and group sessions, and collaborating with detoxification teams within the program. Additionally, you will offer vital treatment recovery, harm reduction advice, and interventions for blood-borne viruses (BBVs).

Key Details:

• Enhanced DBS required
• Hourly rate: £17-£20 (Dependent on experience)
• Working hours: 37.5 hrs per week / Monday to Friday
• Contract duration: Minimum of 3 months, with potential for extension

A comprehensive job description is available upon request.

In addition to this role, Belmont Recruitment also offers various substance misuse contracts in the area, providing further opportunities for professional growth and development.

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact David Hadley at Belmont Recruitment.