Recovery Worker - Rough Sleepers Team

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Recovery Worker to join a dedicated Rough Sleepers Team in Croydon. This role is perfect for individuals with experience in substance misuse, looking to make a significant impact on clients' lives. You'll support clients through their recovery journey, conduct evaluations, and advocate for their needs. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to personal and professional growth, where your contributions will help transform lives and foster community reintegration. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse and mental health services.
• Ability to support clients in recovery and social reintegration.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in their recovery process and provide support.
• Conduct evaluations and create recovery plans for clients.
• Advocate for clients' access to necessary services.

Skills

Substance Abuse Knowledge

Mental Health Services Knowledge

Advocacy Skills

Change Management

Education

Relevant Experience in Substance Misuse

Knowledge of Interventions and Best Practices

Job description

Recovery Worker - Rough Sleepers Team, Croydon

Job Details

Location: Croydon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b72320f296aa

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Recovery Worker - Rough Sleepers Team

A Recovery Worker is needed to join the Rough Sleepers Team at a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service in South London.

In this role, the ideal applicant will possess the knowledge and expertise to evaluate and interact with clients to ensure they receive the appropriate intervention tailored to their needs.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals experienced in substance misuse issues who wish to advance their careers within an organization committed to personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

1. Assist clients upon entering the program and support their therapy or recovery process.
2. Conduct screening, evaluation, recovery planning, and referrals.
3. Minimize harm caused by drugs and alcohol to clients and the community.
4. Act as an advocate for partnership service access.
5. Support service users' social reintegration, encouraging self-determination, resilience, recovery, and peer support.
6. Provide structured information to service users in group settings at various stages of their recovery.

Experience Required

1. Thorough understanding of substance abuse issues or previous experience in a related field.
2. Knowledge of mental health services, interventions, and best practices.
3. Ability to manage change effectively while prioritizing service users' interests.
4. Understanding of information governance procedures and commitment to safety measures.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency specializing in interim, contract, and temporary staffing. We are an equal opportunities employer, and job suitability is assessed based on merit, skills, qualifications, and ability to perform the role.