Substance Misuse Worker

Social Interest Group; Catford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Substance Misuse Worker in Catford to provide support to adults with mental health and substance misuse needs. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, conducting assessments, and helping residents achieve recovery goals. The ideal candidate will have a background in mental health support, a commitment to harm reduction, and the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans. Competitive benefits including training opportunities and wellness support are available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Employer Pension Contribution

Blue Light Discount Card eligibility

Access to discounted tickets

Regular mental health support sessions

Training and Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Annual Staff Awards

EDI Ambassador programme

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in comorbidity and complex needs.
• Experience providing interventions and holistic assessments for mental health challenges.
• Proficient in risk assessment and management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct joint holistic assessments and care plans.
• Develop flexible support plans for individuals.
• Assist residents in accessing alternative services.

Skills

Comorbidity knowledge

Holistic assessment skills

Risk management

Recovery promotion

Crisis intervention

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for a Substance Misuse Worker with experience in mental health and substance use to join our Catford team. Based in a 24 hour residential service, you'll support adults with severe and enduring mental health needs through rehabilitation and recovery focused support, using your specialist knowledge to help residents and the team overcome personal challenges.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills. You will be a specialist in comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.
• Set up realistic and flexible strengths‑based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.
• Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.
• Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.
• Support multi‑disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move‑on care planning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full knowledge on comorbidity and complex needs, able to share knowledge, skills, and experience with others.
• Previous experience in a similar role, providing interventions and holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Ability to provide specialist support and knowledge in risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation, substance misuse and mental health.
• A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning.
• Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction.
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.

Benefits

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service.
• Employer Pension Contribution.
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card.
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more.
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work.
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Annual Staff Awards.
• EDI Ambassador programme.
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma‑informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.