Recovery Worker

JOB-20240911-46972578

Job Title: Recovery Worker
Specialism: Substance Misuse
Location: Eastbourne, UK
Salary: £22.00 per hour

Recovery Worker within Substance Misuse Services in Eastbourne, earning £22.00 per hour. This exciting locum opportunity offers full-time hours on an initial 3-month contract, providing the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance misuse. Working within a supportive and dedicated team, you will play a vital role in helping service users achieve and maintain recovery while promoting positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Recovery Worker looking to further develop their expertise within substance misuse services while benefiting from the flexibility and professional rewards that locum work offers.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule, 09:00 to 17:00, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £22.00 per hour, rewarding your knowledge, experience, and commitment.

• Career Enhancement: Gain valuable experience within substance misuse services while expanding your professional network.

• Personal Growth: Make a genuine difference within the community by supporting individuals on their journey towards recovery.

• Professional Support: Access ongoing support, guidance, and development opportunities to help you succeed in your role.

• Varied Caseload: Work with a diverse range of individuals, strengthening your experience and specialist knowledge.

• Meaningful Impact: Help service users build resilience, improve wellbeing, and achieve sustainable recovery outcomes.

What you will do:

• Provide one-to-one support and keyworking interventions for individuals experiencing substance misuse issues.

• Develop, implement, and review personalised recovery plans focused on individual goals and outcomes.

• Support service users to access treatment, health services, education, training, employment, and community resources.

• Conduct assessments and monitor progress throughout the recovery journey.

• Facilitate group sessions and recovery-focused interventions that encourage peer support and shared experiences.

• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, partner agencies, and support services to deliver coordinated care.

• Support harm reduction initiatives and promote safer lifestyle choices.

• Identify safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures to protect vulnerable individuals.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records in