Substance Misuse Recovery Worker in Croydon)

Overview

A leading social support charity is now seeking a Recovery Worker with experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery support to join the team at their specialist residential service in southeast London.The charity provides residential, community-based and integrated services for individuals facing complex challenges with mental health, addiction, homelessness or a recent forensic history.Role and responsibilities

As a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, you\''ll join a multidisciplinary team that supports people to reach a greater level of independent living, build resilience and feel secure within a home dedicated to this purpose.You\''ll provide excellent, trauma-informed care and mental health support in a psychologically informed environment (PIE), advocating for residents\'' individual needs and ensuring as high a quality of life as possible. This will include conducting holistic assessments, setting up tailored support plans, and promoting harm reduction and relapse/crisis prevention techniques.By offering the right support at the right time, you\''ll play a crucial role in enabling residents to achieve success in managing their own health, wellbeing, daily living and future goals.

This is a permanent position.

Full-time (37.5h) and part-time (22.5h) hours available.Employment details

This is a permanent position.Full-time (37.5h) and part-time (22.5h) hours available.Person specification

Essential

Previous experience as a Recovery Worker in a similar environment (mental health / substance misuse / dual diagnosis rehabilitation)Essential

Previous experience with mental health interventions e.g. CBT, 12-step programme for addiction recoveryEssential

Previous experience participating in care planning, assessment, risk management and harm minimisation activitiesEssential

Commitment to applying a person-centred model of care for sustained recovery and harm reductionDesirable

Qualifications/courses completed in a relevant area such as dual diagnosis, substance use disorder, mental health or psychologyBenefits

25 days\'' annual leave + bank holidaysCPD support including access to courses, upskilling opportunities and progression plansEligibility for Blue Light Care discounts schemeEmployee Assistance Programme with access to counselling/mental health and wellbeing servicesProfessional recognition opportunities and awardsLife assurance coverSalary sacrifice schemes e.g. ..... full job details .....