Residential Substance Misuse Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable private charity is seeking a Recovery Co-Ordinator to manage a caseload and provide tailored support within a 24hr residential service aimed at preventing homelessness. This role includes delivering individual and group sessions, collaborating with detox teams, and offering harm reduction advice. The position offers flexible working hours at an hourly rate of £17, with a minimum contract of 3 months and the potential for extension. An enhanced DBS is required for applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals facing complex needs related to drug use.
• Ability to collaborate with detoxification teams.
• Enhanced DBS required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload and deliver interventions.
• Provide tailored support through recovery plans.
• Facilitate individual and group recovery sessions.

Skills

Managing a caseload

Delivering tailored support

Facilitating individual and group sessions

Providing harm reduction advice

Job description

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced recovery workers to join a reputable private charity in Manchester. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community on a rolling contract basis, with the potential for long‑term engagement.

The service is a 24hr residential, working with substance misuse clients and rough sleepers with the aim to prevent present and future homelessness through use of the residential service. The service uses interventions to aid the residents through their recovery with the use of a weekly timetable tailored to the individual clients, furthermore you will be working with external agencies to support the residents of the service through their journey and recovery.

As a mixed case load Recovery Co‑Ordinator, you will be responsible for managing a caseload and delivering interventions primarily, along with individuals facing complex needs related to drug use. Your role will involve providing tailored support through recovery plans, facilitating both individual and group sessions, and collaborating with detoxification teams within the program. Additionally, you will offer vital treatment recovery, harm reduction advice, and interventions for blood‑borne viruses (BBVs).

Key Details

• Enhanced DBS required
• Hourly rate: £17
• Working hours: 37.5 hrs per week (Including weekdays, evenings and weekends) Flexible working
• Contract duration: Minimum of 3 months, with potential for extension

A comprehensive job description is available upon request.

In addition to this role, Belmont Recruitment also offers various substance misuse contracts in the area, providing further opportunities for professional growth and development.

For more information or to apply for this position, please don't hesitate to contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment.