Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

7 days ago


Croydon, United Kingdom Sterling Cross Full time

A leading social support charity is now seeking a Recovery Worker with experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery support to join the team at their specialist residential service in southeast London.The charity provides residential, community-based and integrated services for individuals facing complex challenges with mental health, addiction, homelessness or a recent forensic history.As a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team that supports people to reach a greater level of independent living, build resilience and feel secure within a home dedicated to this purpose.You’ll provide excellent, trauma-informed care and mental health support in a psychologically informed environment (PIE), advocating for residents’ individual needs and ensuring as high a quality of life as possible. This will include conducting holistic assessments, setting up tailored support plans, and promoting harm reduction and relapse/crisis prevention techniques.By offering the right support at the right time, you’ll play a crucial role in enabling residents to achieve success in managing their own health, wellbeing, daily living and future goals.This is a permanent position.Full-time (37.5h) and part-time (22.5h) hours available.Person specification:(Essential) Previous experience as a Recovery Worker in a similar environment (mental health / substance misuse / dual diagnosis rehabilitation)(Essential) Previous experience with mental health interventions e.g. CBT, 12-step programme for addiction recovery(Essential) Previous experience participating in care planning, assessment, risk management and harm minimisation activities(Essential) Commitment to applying a person-centred model of care for sustained recovery and harm reduction(Desirable) Qualifications/courses completed in a relevant area such as dual diagnosis, substance use disorder, mental health or psychologyBenefits and enhancements include:25 days’ annual leave + bank holidaysCPD support including access to courses, upskilling opportunities and progression plansEligibility for Blue Light Care discounts schemeEmployee Assistance Programme with access to counselling/mental health and wellbeing servicesProfessional recognition opportunities and awardsLife assurance coverSalary sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle-to-Work



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