Recovery Worker

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join a dedicated team in Nottingham. In this role, you will support individuals affected by substance misuse, helping them achieve their recovery goals and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will provide tailored interventions, guidance, and advocacy to empower service users on their recovery journey.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a caseload of service users, conducting assessments to understand their needs, risks, and aspirations.
• Developing and reviewing individualised recovery plans in collaboration with service users.
• Providing one-to-one and group-based interventions, including harm reduction advice, relapse prevention, and psycho-social support.
• Delivering motivational interviewing and other evidence-based approaches to encourage positive change.
• Supporting service users in accessing health, education, employment, and housing services to promote holistic recovery.
• Conducting risk assessments and implement safety plans for individuals as needed.
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Advocating for service users’ needs and rights, ensuring their voices are heard in planning and decision-making processes.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in health, social care, or substance misuse.
• Experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse, mental health challenges, or complex needs.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.
• Strong understanding of substance misuse, recovery approaches, and harm reduction strategies.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

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Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

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‍Must be eligible to work in the U.K