Interim Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse)

Interim Band 5 Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse) NHS Organisation | Community Drug & Alcohol Service | 12 weeks initially (option to extend)
We are working in partnership with an NHS organisation to recruit a Band 5 Recovery Worker to support a specialist drug and alcohol service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, working with individuals experiencing substance misuse, particularly opiate dependency, within a structured and recovery-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage a full caseload of service users as a named key worker, supporting their recovery journey
.Carry out comprehensive assessments, develop care plans and coordinate onward referrals
· Deliver psycho-social interventions, including CBT-informed, solution-focused and motivational approaches
· Provide harm reduction advice and education, including safer drug use, safer sex and blood borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis A, B & C)
· Support individuals prescribed Opio...