Recovery Workers - Substance Misuse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

WithYou is seeking a frontline Recovery Worker to support people affected by substance misuse within the recovery team. You will help clients set goals, build treatment plans, and maintain an active caseload with continuity of care, delivering care with dignity.

The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) with some Saturday rota work. Applicants should have health, social care or criminal justice experience, or a clear motivation for the drug and alcohol sector, and a driving licence with

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice or another specialist setting or a clear motivation for the drug and alcohol sector
• Track record of efficient and reliable customer service
• Ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence-based interventions

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to people experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse
• Help clients identify their goals, ambitions and passions
• Create treatment plans and guide clients on their path to recovery
• Provide continuity of care through partnership working, care coordination and key work
• Deliver evidence-based interventions
• Manage an active caseload, engaging clients quickly and treating them with respect and dignity

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Positive engagement

Job description

A frontline post in the recovery team at WithYou, a charity supporting people with drugs, alcohol and mental health challenges. The work is supporting people affected by substance misuse to set goals and build treatment plans, while managing an active caseload with continuity of care. The post is permanent, 37.5 hours a week with some Saturday rota work. Applicants need health, social care or criminal justice experience, or a clear motivation for the drug and alcohol sector, plus a driving licence and vehicle access.

What the job involves

• Provide support and advice to people experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse
• Help clients identify their goals, ambitions and passions
• Create treatment plans and guide clients on their path to recovery
• Provide continuity of care through partnership working, care coordination and key work
• Deliver evidence-based interventions
• Manage an active caseload, engaging clients quickly and treating them with respect and dignity

What’s required

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice or another specialist setting, or a clear motivation for the drug and alcohol sector
• Track record of efficient and reliable customer service
• Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence-based interventions

Skills & knowledge

• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised and able to manage time effectively
• Works collaboratively as part of a team
• Positive, engaging approach with clients and key stakeholders

Checks & eligibility

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS check where applicable
• Three years of references

What’s offered

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave