Recovery Specialist: Addiction and Homelessness Support
2 days ago
We are seeking a highly motivated Recovery Specialist to join our team in Exeter, working on the STaR (System Treatment and Recovery) project. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to deliver intensive and holistic support to individuals experiencing addiction and homelessness.
As a member of the STaR team, you will work closely with clients, establishing strong therapeutic relationships, and collaborating with professionals from various fields to address complex issues. Your role will involve providing substance misuse-specific knowledge and interventions, ensuring that clients receive the right treatment at the right time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver person-centered care, focusing on strengths and empowering clients to achieve recovery.
- Work collaboratively with the project's GP and Clinical Psychologist to address physical and mental health challenges.
- Engage with housing and homelessness experts to help clients find and maintain stable living arrangements.
- Develop and implement co-created recovery plans, applying intensive and flexible approaches to meet individual needs.
- Conduct assertive engagement meetings with service users in their living environments.
- Maintain professional boundaries and apply co-production principles throughout the treatment process.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you must possess a deep understanding of harm reduction and recovery principles, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should be able to think creatively about treatment options, adapt to changing circumstances, and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges. A robust understanding of multi-agency approaches and the ability to identify professional growth areas are also essential.
About Us:
Humankind is a leading charity committed to providing free, confidential support for those struggling with addiction, housing, or mental health issues. We strive to create fair chances for all, ensuring everyone can access the help they need to realize their potential.
What We Offer:
As a valued member of our team, you will benefit from:
- A competitive salary of £35,000-£42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- A generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year's service).
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Enhanced occupational sick pay.
- Death in service benefit.
- Free Will writing.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Blue light card discount.
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses.
- Work-life balance – flexible working and family-friendly policies.
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