Dive into a fulfilling opportunity as a part-time Recovery Worker specialising in Substance Misuse in the vibrant community of Brent, UK. Earn £22.00 per hour while making a true impact in people's lives. This ongoing role is perfect for those ready to guide individuals on their journey to recovery, creating brighter futures in the process.
Perks and benefits:
Part-time Flexibility: Allows you to balance your work with personal commitments or other pursuits, offering the perfect work-life harmony.
Community Experience: Gain invaluable experience working within a dynamic and supportive community-focused environment.
Professional Development: Benefit from professional development opportunities to enhance your career in Substance Misuse and Recovery Work.
Locum Variety: Enjoy the variety and freedom that locum work provides, allowing you to expand your skills across diverse settings and client needs.
What you will do:
Manage a caseload of service users, supporting them through the entire journey from referral, assessment and treatment to sustained recovery and discharge planning.
Conduct thorough assessments, risk evaluations, and create personalised recovery plans tailored to meet individual needs.
Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, one-to-one key working sessions, and structured group programmes to support service users effectively.
Collaborate with prescribing clinicians and healthcare professionals to enhance treatment plans and improve overall health outcomes.
Promote harm reduction initiatives, focusing on overdose prevention, safeguarding awareness, and health promotion activities.
Roles and Responsibilities:
You will remain at the forefront of delivering comprehensive assessments, managing risk, and maintaining detailed recovery planning, always ensuring interventions meet the unique needs of each individual.
You will leverage your experience to manage challenging behaviours and support vulnerable adults, working within community services to drive positive change.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
Educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent in Health & Social Care, Substance Misuse, Community Work, or a related discipline.
Professional development in motivational interviewing, recovery-focused practice, safeguarding, or mental health interventions is a definite plus.
Experience:
Prior experience with individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health needs, homelessness, or social exclusion is required.
Demonstrated experience in managing challenging behaviours and supporting vulnerable adults within community services.
Brent offers the ideal locale for those enthusiastic about both vibrant city life and a close-knit community feel. With excellent transport links, diverse cultural experiences, and a wealth of green spaces, Brent truly is a remarkable place to live and work while contributing to positive social change.
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