Recovery Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

Competitive pay

Variety of experience

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Recovery Worker in Swindon for a 6-month locum contract, with potential extension. The role focuses on substance misuse recovery, caseload management, and collaborative care planning with health, housing, and social care partners.

You will assess needs, create recovery plans, and deliver psychosocial interventions while following harm reduction principles. A full-time schedule with a 5-day week supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Substance Misuse, Community Justice, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Willingness to undertake specialist substance misuse and recovery training.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users, providing ongoing assessment, care planning, risk management, and recovery support.
• Conduct comprehensive substance misuse assessments and develop individual recovery plans tailored to identified needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions using evidence-based approaches.
• Provide harm reduction advice, overdose awareness education, and support safer substance use practices where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, mental health services, probation services, housing providers, social care teams, and community organisations.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Substance Misuse, Community Justice, or equivalent relevant qualification

Job description

Type:

Locum, Full Time, 6-month contract with potential for extension

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a 6-month contract with the potential for extension in the heart of Swindon. As a Recovery Worker, you will specialise in Substance Misuse, bringing your expertise to support individuals on their journey to recovery.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the structure of a full-time role with the flexibility locum work can provide.
• Competitive Pay: Earn a fantastic hourly rate of £23.00 while making a meaningful impact.
• Variety of Experience: Gain exposure to diverse cases and situations that enhance your professional growth.
• Work-life Balance: With a comfortable five-day workweek, maintain a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of service users, providing ongoing assessment, care planning, risk management, and recovery support.
• Conduct comprehensive substance misuse assessments and develop individual recovery plans tailored to identified needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions using evidence-based approaches.
• Provide harm reduction advice, overdose awareness education, and support safer substance use practices where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, mental health services, probation services, housing providers, social care teams, and community organisations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Substance Misuse, Community Justice, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Willingness to undertake specialist substance misuse and recovery training.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Experience

• Experience working with individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health needs, homelessness, offending behaviour, or other complex support needs.

Swindon is not just a place to work; it is a community to be a part of. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and convenient location, Swindon offers both a rewarding career and an enjoyable lifestyle. Immerse yourself in a city that values growth, diversity, and innovation.