Recovery Worker

Service Care Solutions; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking a Recovery Worker to join a Drug and Alcohol service in Stevenage on a temporary 5-month contract. The role is on-site with 22.5 hours per week, offering up to £24 per hour (umbrella) depending on experience.

You will support service users through entry into the service and throughout their recovery, work with partner agencies, maintain records, and promote harm reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience in drug and alcohol services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Support service users from entry into the service and throughout their recovery journey.
• Provide guidance to individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
• Build positive and professional relationships to encourage engagement and recovery.
• Assist individuals to identify and achieve recovery goals.
• Promote harm reduction and reduce related risks.
• Collaborate with other professionals and partner agencies for effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and procedures.

Skills

Drug and alcohol services experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Recovery Worker – Stevenage

Location: Stevenage

Contract: Temporary – 5 Months

Hours: 22.5 Hours per Week

Working Arrangement: Full-time on-site service / Part-time hours

Start Date: ASAP

Rate up to £24ph (Umbrella) depending on experience

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Recovery Worker to join a Drug and Alcohol service based in Stevenage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual with previous experience working within drug and alcohol services, supporting individuals through their treatment and recovery journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting service users from their point of entry into the service and throughout their recovery journey.
• Providing support and guidance to individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
• Building positive and professional relationships with service users to encourage engagement and recovery.
• Supporting individuals to identify and achieve their recovery goals.
• Promoting harm reduction and helping to reduce drug and alcohol-related risks.
• Working collaboratively with other professionals and partner agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all work complies with safeguarding and service procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within drug and alcohol services.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals with substance misuse issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Additional Information

• 5-month temporary contract.
• 22.5 hours per week.
• Based on-site in Stevenage.
• ASAP start available.