Recovery Worker

Recovery Worker Location: Margate Salary: £26,000 (pro-rata) Vacancy Type: Permanent, (Please be advised this position is 21 hours per week, however, the hours are negotiable) The Role As a Substance Misuse Practitioner, you will provide person-centred support to adults aged 18+ experiencing drug and/or alcohol-related issues. You will manage a caseload and deliver a range of harm reduction, abstinence-based and psychosocial interventions, including: Comprehensive assessments, risk management and SMART care plans. Structured 1:1 and group interventions. Motivational interviewing and harm reduction advice. Recovery-focused support and continuity of care. Partnership working with Housing, Employment, Healthcare, Probation and other services. Accurate recording and contribution to service outcomes and targets. Flexibility is required, including some evening/weekend work and occasional travel to other projects within the cluster. About You We re looking for someone who is compassionate, non-judgemental and committed to supporting people affected by substance misuse. You will have: Experience working within substance misuse services. Experience completing assessments, risk management and care plans. Experience delivering structured interventions and facilitating groups. Experience using motivational interviewing techniques. Strong IT and communication skills. Knowledge of substance misuse, the Recovery Agenda and safeguarding. An understanding of holistic care and community ..... full job details .....