Substance Misuse Recovery Worker in Tower Hamlets, London

JOB-20240911-46972578

Job Title: Substance Misuse Recovery Worker
Specialism: Recovery Worker / Substance Misuse
Location: Tower Hamlets, UK
Salary: £22.00 per hour
Type: Locum, Full Time (3-month block booking)

Are you looking to make a genuine impact where it counts? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join a dynamic team in Tower Hamlets. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with at least two years of experience to work full-time, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, with some flexibility for evening or weekend work. This position is initially for three months, with the potential for extension based on performance and service need.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Locum Work: Enjoy the variety and flexibility that comes with locum work, allowing you to explore different environments and client bases while growing your professional network.
• Competitive Pay: Competitive pay rate of £22.00 per hour under an umbrella scheme, providing enhanced earnings and protection.
• Vibrant Location: Experience the vibrant and culturally rich atmosphere of Tower Hamlets, with its diverse community offering endless opportunities for social and professional engagement.
• Supportive Environment: Embrace the freedom of working in a supportive and progressive environment, prioritising both your professional development and personal well-being.
• Career Development: Gain additional experience and skills through varied and challenging cases that will enhance your CV and support career progression.

What you will do:

• Manage a predefined caseload of service users, providing tailored one-to-one support and motivational interventions to foster recovery.
• Conduct initial assessments and contribute to the creation and review of person-centred support plans and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with service users to establish recovery goals, empowering them to make positive life changes and promote independence.
• Deliver structured interventions, including group work focused on relapse prevention, life skills, and access to education, training, or employment.
• Provide practical advice and emotional support regarding substance misuse, including substitute medications such as methadone and buprenorphine.
• Adhere to policies on equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion to ensure fair and respectful treatment of all service users.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• Offer direct, non-judgemental, and practical support, particularly to Bangladeshi and Somali service users, within a harm reduction framework.

Tower Hamlets is not only an exciting place to work but also to live. With an eclectic mix of cultures and a vibrant community spirit, it offers brilliant opportunities to explore new cuisines, social activities, and historical sites. This role not only promises professional fulfilment but also the chance to immerse yourself in the lively and diverse heartbeat of East London.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Apply now to join the Substance Misuse Recovery Worker team in Tower Hamlets and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

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