Recovery Worker

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Recovery Worker to manage a diverse caseload of clients facing Substance Misuse challenges. This role is pivotal in providing harm reduction advice, enabling access to essential services, and supporting individuals on their recovery journey. With over 30 years of experience in care, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are passionate about helping others and have the skills to navigate complex cases, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate

Referral Bonus

Sign Up Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a high caseload of complex cases.
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high caseload of Substance Misuse clients.
• Deliver harm reduction advice and support services.

Skills

Knowledge of Comprehensive Assessments

Experience managing complex clients

Excellent safeguarding knowledge

Risk identification

Ability to work in a busy environment

Job description

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Service Care Solutions are currently working with a charity to fill a long term contract for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker. This role will be closely managing a caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-Opiate cohort.

Key role and responsibilities for Recovery Worker

• Managing a high caseload of complex cases
• Working closely with Substance Misuse clients
• Deliver harm reduction advice for needle & syringe, recovery interventions, blood borne virus intervention and overdose prevention
• Enable service users to access education, employment services, health services, and wellbeing & recovery support activities

Minimum requirements for Recovery Worker

• Knowledge of completing Comprehensive Assessments
• Experience managing a high caseload of complex clients
• Able to manage a mixed caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-opiate cohort
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Able to identify risks and take appropriate action

Our client has over 30 years' experience in delivering exceptional care and support to adults and young people across the UK. They focus on providing support for the 'journey' of those suffering from Alcohol & Drug addiction from start to finish offering a variety of services.

What we offer for a Recovery Worker

• Competitive Rate of £20-£23PH depending on experience
• Fantastic £250 referral bonus
• £150 sign up bonus

If you want to hear more about this Substance Misuse Recovery Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now'!