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Interim Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse)

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 34,592 - 39,043 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: London

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Interim Band 5 Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse) NHS Organisation | Community Drug & Alcohol Service | 12 weeks initially (option to extend)
We are working in partnership with an NHS organisation to recruit a Band 5 Recovery Worker to support a specialist drug and alcohol service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, working with individuals experiencing substance misuse, particularly opiate dependency, within a structured and recovery-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage a full caseload of service users as a named key worker, supporting their recovery journey
.Carry out comprehensive assessments, develop care plans and coordinate onward referrals
· Deliver psycho-social interventions, including CBT-informed, solution-focused and motivational approaches
· Provide harm reduction advice and education, including safer drug use, safer sex and blood borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis A, B & C)
· Support individuals prescribed Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) and other treatment pathways
· Assist nurse prescribers during prescribing clinics and coordinate appointments and care
· Facilitate and deliver group work interventions to support engagement and recovery
· Deliver or support needle exchange services and wider harm minimisation initiatives
· Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies to meet safeguarding and mental health needs
· Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records and support service user involvement throughout care
Essential Requirements
· Proven experience working within a substance misuse/drug & alcohol service, particularly with opiate dependency
· Experience working within a structured treatment system, including OST pathways
· Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and interventions
· Experience managing a caseload and delivering structured interventions
· Ability to carry out assessments, risk management and recovery planning
· Confident delivering psycho-social interventions and group work
· Excellent communication skills and ability to engage hard-to-reach or complex clients
· Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
If you are an experienced Recovery Worker looking for your next interim opportunity within the NHS, we would love to hear from you

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