Substance Abuse Counselor

2 days ago


Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Service Care Solutions is a renowned organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to adults and young people across the UK. As a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, including those struggling with opiate, alcohol, and non-opiate addiction.

About the Role

This challenging yet rewarding position involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing personalized care plans, and delivering harm reduction advice to empower service users towards recovery. You will work closely with clients, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless support.

Main Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough comprehensive assessments to identify client needs
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans to promote recovery and well-being
  • Provide harm reduction advice on needle and syringe use, overdose prevention, and blood-borne virus intervention
  • Facilitate access to education, employment services, health services, and recovery support activities
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Knowledge of comprehensive assessments and care planning
  • Experience in managing high caseloads of complex clients
  • Ability to work with diverse populations, including those with opiate, alcohol, and non-opiate addiction
  • Excellent safeguarding knowledge and skills
What We Offer

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive rate of £20-23 per hour, depending on experience. Additionally, you will be eligible for a £250 referral bonus and a £150 sign-up bonus.



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