Substance Misuse Recovery Support Worker

Change Grow Live; Norton Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking a dedicated role within Spectrum to support people with drug and/or alcohol issues on their recovery journey. The role involves running group work programmes, case management, and collaboration with partner agencies to improve lives. Comprehensive training is provided.

The post requires strong communication, IT skills, and the ability to work independently and in partnership with a range of professionals. DBS check at enhanced level is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and able to manage time effectively.
• Good IT skills and proficiency with common software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse partners.
• Ability to adapt to change while prioritising service users.
• Knowledge of information governance processes and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support service users from entry through their recovery journey.
• Provide screening, assessment, and recovery planning with onward referrals.
• Reduce drug and alcohol related harm for service users and community.
• Promote involvement of carers, service users and community.
• Advocate for access to partnership services.
• Demonstrate motivational interviewing techniques.
• Ensure safeguarding for children and adults.
• Raise substance awareness and support social reintegration.
• Collaborate with professionals and stakeholders across organisations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Partnership building

Change management

Information governance

Job description

Change Grow Live is seeking a dedicated role within Spectrum to support people with drug and/or alcohol issues on their recovery journey. The role involves running group work programmes, case management, and collaboration with partner agencies to improve lives. Comprehensive training is provided.

The post requires strong communication, IT skills, and the ability to work independently and in partnership with a range of professionals. DBS check at enhanced level is required.