Recovery Worker in Reading, Berkshire

Job Title: Recovery Worker
Specialism: Substance Misuse - Substance Misuse Worker
Location: Reading, UK
Salary: £23.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Recovery Worker within Substance Misuse - Substance Misuse Worker in Reading, UK, earning £23.00 hourly. This ongoing role is full time and presents a formidable opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals dealing with substance misuse. Get ready to embark on an adventurous journey of growth, both personally and professionally, in the charming town of Reading.

As a Recovery Worker, you will be at the heart of supporting those experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol. You will manage an allocated caseload and work collaboratively with various stakeholders to help clients achieve recovery and improve their overall wellbeing. Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, you will play a crucial role in creating positive changes.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy job stability and the camaraderie of working full days alongside a dedicated team.
• Hourly Pay: Relish the flexibility that comes with an attractive hourly rate, allowing for excellent work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience and training in a dynamic field, boosting your career progression and skills.
• Community Impact: Make a tangible difference in people's lives and contribute to the wellbeing of the Reading community.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a variety of professionals and partner organisations, broadening your professional network and enhancing teamwork skills.

What you will do

• Manage an allocated caseload of service users experiencing substance misuse and related social, health, or wellbeing difficulties.
• Complete comprehensive assessments of substance use, needs, strengths, risks, and recovery goals.
• Develop individualised recovery plans in partnership with service users.
• Deliver structured one-to-one interventions and appropriate group-based interventions.
• Provide information, advice, and education relating to substance use, recovery, health, and wellbeing.
• Support service users to understand the impact of alcohol and/or drug use and develop strategies to reduce harm.
• Encourage engagement with appropriate treatment, health, and recovery services.
• Regularly review recovery plans and monitor progress against agreed outcomes.
• Support service users to develop practical skills that promote independence and sustainable recovery.
• Promote engagement with education, training, employment, housing, and community opportunities.
• Encourage positive relationships and social networks that support recovery.
• Work with families and carers where appropriate and with the service user's consent.

Why Reading

Reading is not just a great place to work but also a wonderful place to live. It blends rich history with modern amenities and is bustling with cultural activities, shopping, dining, and entertainment. With excellent transport links to London and other parts of the UK, Reading offers both the energy of a thriving town and the tranquillity of nearby countryside. It's the perfect location to balance career development with an enjoyable lifestyle.

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Apply now to join the Recovery Worker team in Reading and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.