Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

3 weeks ago


SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom The Forward Trust Full time

The Forward Trust is seeking an experienced Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our team. As a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, you will be responsible for providing support to individuals who are working towards recovery from substance misuse.

You will work closely with our clients to develop tailored support plans that meet their individual needs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who are working towards recovery.

About the Role

  • To provide a comprehensive, inclusive, and bespoke Recovery Housing service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients.
  • To conduct robust housing needs assessments to ensure service user needs are identified and a bespoke supportive plan is created with the service user at the centre, including signposting to other internal and external services.
  • To provide weekly 1-2-1 sessions with each client and keep accurate care plans.
  • To develop links with relevant agencies, including residential rehabs, supported housing / housing providers, and other local organisations offering volunteering opportunities.

About Us

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often-interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change and have been working with people to build positive and productive lives for over 25 years.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £24,000 - £28,647 per annum.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • A range of benefits, including Simply Health Cashback Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Crisis Loan Scheme, Electric Car Scheme, 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees), Access to Blue Light Card, 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter, Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary), Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria).

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