Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for a 3-month contract in Birmingham. The role involves building supportive relationships with service users, conducting risk assessments, and providing tailored support for individuals facing substance misuse challenges. Candidates should have experience in the field and hold a full UK driving licence. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with service users in a support capacity.
• Solid knowledge of substance misuse.
• DBS on update service.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with service users.
• Carry out risk assessments and develop care plans.
• Deliver 1-to-1 sessions for adults with substance misuse challenges.
• Offer safer injecting advice and urine screenings.
• Review care plans regularly.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse or related field

Knowledge of harm reduction

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Substance Misuse Recovery Worker (3-Month Temporary Contract)

Location: Birmingham

Hours: Full time / 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Temporary - 3 months (possible extension)

Sector: Substance Misuse

Pay: £22 per hour

About the Role

We\'re looking for a passionate and committed Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our team in Birmingham for a 3-month temporary post. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in people\'s lives while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and professional environment.

What you\'ll be doing

• Building strong, supportive relationships with service users
• Carrying out risk assessments and developing care & harm reduction plans
• Delivering 1-to-1 sessions and face-to-face support for adults with substance misuse challenges
• Using a person-centred approach to empower service users and increase their independence
• Providing both brief interventions and longer-term structured support
• Offering safer injecting advice and conducting urine screenings where needed
• Regularly reviewing care plans with service users to track progress

What we\'re looking for

• Experience working in substance misuse or a related field
• Solid knowledge of substance misuse and harm reduction
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Experience in drug testing is desirable, but not essential
• DBS on update service

Why join us?

This temporary contract is a great chance to use your skills, expand your experience, and support people on their recovery journey. Every day you\'ll see the difference your work makes.

Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we\'d love to hear from you - hit Apply today!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer; job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.