Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse)

Belmont Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Recovery Worker in Royal Tunbridge Wells to support clients dealing with substance misuse. This full-time role involves managing a caseload and implementing tailored interventions to enhance recovery outcomes. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, effective communication skills, and a commitment to supporting individuals in their recovery journey. The initial contract is for 3 months, with a possibility of extension, offering supportive benefits and regular communication.

Benefits

Single point of contact consultant

24h support

Regular communication updates

Referral Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recovery support for substance misuse clients.
• Ability to implement harm reduction strategies.
• Effective communication for both group and 1:1 support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with substance misuse backgrounds.
• Provide continuous support throughout treatment and recovery.
• Implement tailored interventions through group sessions or individual engagements.

Skills

Experience with Substance Misuse caseloads

Tailored intervention skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for Recovery Workers who have experience of working with Substance Misuse caseloads. The role that we currently have available is working within a Substance Misuse charity in the West Kent area. The position will include managing a caseload of clients who have Substance Misuse backgrounds.

You will be required to provide support to service users from initial contact with the service throughout their treatment and recovery journey, also implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or 1:1 engagement.

Initially the role is 3 months, working full time – Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm – but is expected to extend past this initial period.

We also have other various Substance Misuse/Criminal Justice roles in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply.

Benefits

• Single point of contact consultant.
• 24h support.
• Regular communication updates.
• Referal Benefit Scheme