Substance Misuse Recovery Practitioner — Flexible Part-Time

Ad Warrior Ltd; Margate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Job summary

The Forward Trust in Margate is seeking a part-time Recovery Worker to provide person-centred support to adults 18+ with drug/alcohol issues. You will manage a caseload and deliver harm reduction and psychosocial interventions, including assessments, risk management and group work.

Flexible hours include some evenings/weekends with occasional travel. Experience in substance misuse, safeguarding and MOTIVATIONAL interviewing is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working within substance misuse services.
• Experience completing assessments, risk management and care plans.
• Experience delivering structured interventions and facilitating groups.
• Experience using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Strong IT and communication skills.
• Knowledge of substance misuse, the Recovery Agenda and safeguarding.
• An understanding of holistic care and community services.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults aged 18+ experiencing drug and/or alcohol-related issues.
• Manage a caseload and deliver harm reduction, abstinence-based and psychosocial interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, risk management and SMART care plans.
• Deliver structured 1:1 and group interventions.
• Perform motivational interviewing and harm reduction advice.
• Support recovery-focused outcomes and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with Housing, Employment, Healthcare, Probation and other services.
• Accurately record and contribute to service outcomes and targets.

Skills

Substance misuse experience

Assessments

Risk management

Motivational interviewing

Group facilitation

IT skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Holistic care

Equality & inclusion

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Forward Trust in Margate is seeking a part-time Recovery Worker to provide person-centred support to adults 18+ with drug/alcohol issues. You will manage a caseload and deliver harm reduction and psychosocial interventions, including assessments, risk management and group work.

Flexible hours include some evenings/weekends with occasional travel. Experience in substance misuse, safeguarding and MOTIVATIONAL interviewing is essential.