Recovery Specialist

Job Summary:

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Recovery Specialist to support service users identified through the Criminal Justice System to reduce substance misuse related harm to each individual and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives and promote recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination.
• Conduct key working, care planning, and risk assessments while working alongside the clinical team and managers.
• Manage a caseload of 30 clients and provide individualized support to each service user.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement treatment plans that address the unique needs of each service user.
• Provide education and support to service users on substance misuse, recovery, and relapse prevention.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to the development of the service.

Requirements:

• Experience working with service users identified through the Criminal Justice System.
• Knowledge of substance misuse and recovery principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload of 30 clients.

Working Hours:

Full-time position working 9:30am - 5:30pm.

Salary:

£18 - £20 per hour.