Substance Misuse Practitioner

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking an experienced Substance Misuse Practitioner to join a supportive team in Wolverhampton on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This office-based role focuses on helping individuals affected by substance misuse to access services and work towards recovery.

The role involves one-to-one support, assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, and coordinating referrals with other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in substance misuse services.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Non-judgemental, person-centred approach.
• Good safeguarding understanding and professional boundaries.
• Punjabi-speaking is desirable.
• A valid DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to individuals experiencing substance misuse.
• Complete assessments and identify individual support needs.
• Develop and review support plans.
• Support progression towards recovery and positive outcomes.
• Signpost and refer to appropriate services.
• Maintain confidential case records.
• Work closely with other professionals and support services.

Skills

Substance misuse

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Non-judgemental approach

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS clearance

Punjabi language

Job description

Flexible - choose your 3 working days from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

Start: ASAP

We're looking for an experienced

Substance Misuse Practitioner to join a supportive team in Wolverhampton on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an office-based role supporting individuals affected by substance misuse, helping them make positive changes, access appropriate services and work towards recovery.

The Role

• Providing one-to-one support to individuals experiencing substance misuse
• Completing assessments and identifying individual support needs
• Developing and reviewing support plans
• Supporting individuals to work towards recovery and positive outcomes
• Signposting and referring to appropriate services
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case records
• Working closely with other professionals and support services

About You

• Previous experience working within substance misuse services is essential
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and those with complex needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A non-judgemental and person-centred approach
• Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Punjabi-speaking is desirable not essential
• A valid DBS is required

Working Pattern

This is a 3-day-per-week position, 9am-5pm, with the flexibility to choose your own working days from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Fixed-term maternity cover contract with an ASAP start.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.