Recovery Worker: Help People Rebuild Their Lives

Change Grow Live; Hertford (NC); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Hertford is seeking a dedicated professional to join its Spectrum team. The role involves working with service users on entry and through their recovery journey, with emphasis on screening, assessment and onward referral.

You will contribute to reducing harm while promoting involvement of carers and the wider community. The role requires excellent communication, ability to work independently, and a strong understanding of substance misuse and mental health services.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of substance misuse issues or similar field experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good IT skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently with strong time management.
• Knowledge of mental health interventions and good practice.
• Collaborative team player with ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage change prioritising service users' needs.
• Understand information governance and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support service users from entry through treatment/recovery journey.
• Provide screening, assessment, recovery planning and referrals.
• Reduce substance misuse harm in the community.
• Promote involvement of carers, service users and community.
• Advocacy for access to partner services.
• Deliver motivational interviewing when appropriate.
• Uphold safeguarding for children and adults.
• Support social reintegration and recovery-oriented goals.
• Engage with partners and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Time management

Mental health knowledge

Team player

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Change Grow Live in Hertford is seeking a dedicated professional to join its Spectrum team. The role involves working with service users on entry and through their recovery journey, with emphasis on screening, assessment and onward referral.

You will contribute to reducing harm while promoting involvement of carers and the wider community. The role requires excellent communication, ability to work independently, and a strong understanding of substance misuse and mental health services.