Recovery Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join services in Lancashire on an initial 3–6 month contract with potential extension. You will manage a caseload, complete assessments and develop recovery plans to support individuals toward sustainable change.

The role requires strong communication, safeguarding awareness and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to reduce harm and promote engagement with treatment services.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the substance misuse sector is essential.
• Experience supporting individuals affected by drug and/or alcohol misuse.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused and harm-reduction approaches.
• Experience maintaining accurate case records and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users with substance misuse issues.
• Complete assessments and develop individualised recovery plans.
• Provide one-to-one interventions and ongoing recovery support.
• Support service users to reduce or stop their substance use and achieve positive outcomes.
• Work with health, social care, criminal justice and other partner agencies.
• Support relapse prevention and harm reduction.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and follow procedures.
• Encourage engagement with treatment and support services.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and sustained recovery.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

We are currently recruiting for experienced Substance Misuse Recovery Workers to join services across Lancashire on an initial 3–6 month contract , with the potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recovery worker who is passionate about supporting individuals to overcome substance misuse and make positive, sustainable changes in their lives.

Location: West Midlands Contract: 3–6 months Hours: Full-time Pay per hour: £24.00 Umbrella - £21.20 PAYE Inclusive of holiday pay - £18.92 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay

The Role

• Managing a caseload of service users with substance misuse issues.
• Completing assessments and developing individualised recovery plans.
• Providing one-to-one interventions and ongoing recovery support.
• Supporting service users to reduce or stop their substance use and achieve positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with health, social care, criminal justice and other partner agencies.
• Supporting individuals with relapse prevention and harm reduction.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and following appropriate procedures.
• Encouraging service users to engage with appropriate treatment and support services.
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and sustained recovery.

About You

• Previous experience working within the substance misuse sector – essential.
• Experience supporting individuals affected by drug and/or alcohol misuse.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused and harm-reduction approaches.
• Experience managing a caseload and maintaining accurate case records.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• A non-judgemental, empathetic and person-centred approach.