Recovery Worker in Lewisham, London

Job Title: Recovery Worker
Specialism: Substance Misuse
Location: Lewisham, UK
Salary: £22.00 per hour
Type: 3-Month Contract, Full Time

Recovery Worker within Substance Misuse Services in Lewisham, earning £22.00 per hour. This exciting full-time locum opportunity is based at 410 Lewisham High Street and offers 37.5 hours per week on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for extension. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to support individuals on their recovery journey while making a meaningful impact within the local community.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of a full-time position, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent support to service users.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £22.00 per hour, providing flexibility and rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Refer a Friend Bonus: Receive a £250 bonus when you successfully refer a friend who secures this role.
• Diverse Experience: Benefit from the variety that locum work offers, gaining exposure to different challenges and service users.
• Professional Networking: Build relationships with professionals across multidisciplinary teams and expand your career opportunities.
• Career Development: Enhance your experience within substance misuse services while developing valuable skills and knowledge.

What you will do

• Recovery Support: Assist individuals throughout their recovery journey from drug and alcohol dependency.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload effectively, providing tailored key working sessions and support plans.
• Harm Reduction: Promote harm reduction strategies and encourage safer choices to support recovery outcomes.
• Care Planning: Participate in assessments, reviews, and the development of person-centred care plans.
• Multi-Disciplinary Working: Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, social care staff, and partner agencies.
• Client Engagement: Build positive relationships with service users to encourage engagement and sustained progress.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and intervention outcomes.
• Outcome Monitoring: Review progress regularly and adapt support strategies to meet changing needs.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience working within substance misuse, drug and alcohol services, recovery services, or a related support setting.
• Case Management Skills: Experience managing caseloads and delivering structured interventions.
• Knowledge: Understanding of harm reduction principles, recovery models, and substance misuse support pathways.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and engagement skills.
• Record Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate case records and produce detailed reports.
• Teamwork: Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a busy service.

Why Lewisham

Lewisham is a vibrant and diverse area of South East London, offering excellent transport links, thriving local communities, and a rich cultural scene. With its mix of green spaces, independent businesses, and easy access to central London, Lewisham provides an excellent environment for both professional growth and personal enjoyment. It is a fantastic place to build your career while making a meaningful difference in the community.

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Take the next step in your recovery services career and join the team in Lewisham with Sanctuary Personnel.