Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey? Do you want to work in a role where you can truly make a positive impact on people's lives? We're currently recruiting temporary Substance Misuse Recovery Workers to help support vulnerable young people and adults who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a rewarding and dynamic team, with potential for permanent employment with our client - whether full-time or part-time.

Why Work With Us?

• Flexibility at Its Best: We can offer a variety of shift patterns and shifts. Full or Part Time to suit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the ability to work as much or as little as you want - perfect for those seeking flexibility to balance personal commitments or use this role as your main source of income.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team where your well-being matters. You'll receive ongoing support and training to help you grow in your role while making a difference in people's lives.
• Make a Lasting Impact: This is more than just a job. You'll be working alongside other professionals to provide essential support to individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges, empowering them to rebuild their lives.

Your Role:

As a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, you'll play a crucial role in supporting individuals who are actively using or recovering from substance misuse. You'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable people by:

• Managing Client Caseloads: Addressing the complex needs of individuals in recovery, creating and following personalized care plans, and providing consistent support.
• Empathetic and Compassionate Support: Adopting a trauma-informed approach to build trust and help clients face challenging behaviours and circumstances.
• Collaborating with Key Professionals: Working in partnership with other care teams to ensure the best outcomes for each client.
• Variety of Settings: Visiting clients in their homes or in supported services, making every day different and full of new opportunities to help others.

Who We're Looking For:

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Experience in substance misuse, addiction recovery, and mental health services.
• A trauma-informed, empathetic approach to working with individuals facing complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
• Emotional resilience and patience, with a genuine desire to help others rebuild their lives.
• Previous experience in safeguarding, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.

Your Opportunity for Growth:

This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference and helping individuals rebuild their lives. If you're looking for a role where your work matters, your contribution is valued, and you have the flexibility to create the work-life balance that suits you, then this is the role for you!

If you're ready to make a positive impact and take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join a dedicated team that's transforming lives, one recovery at a time.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Excellent hourly rates of pay
• Weekly pay via BACS
• Holiday pay earned separately from the Support Worker hourly rate
• Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS provided*
• Mandatory training and certificates provided for personal use*
• Optional workplace pension*
• Friendly and experienced Health & Social Care Consultants to help and support you, including:

• Detailed information about the projects provided before your first shift at each location
• Additional supervised support and training provided within projects when required or requested
• Continuous encouragement of up-skilling
• 24/7 contact available in emergencies

*Terms apply.

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FPR Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.