Recovery worker vacancy
Our client, a charity in the Bedfordshire area; are currently recruiting for a Recovery Worker for their service which specialises in supporting clients with alcohol and opiate misuse issues.
Length: 3 months ongoing
Location: Bedfordshire
Hours: 37 hours, Monday to Friday 9-5, with one evening per week
The position involves:
- Supporting a large caseload of clients with alcohol and opiate misuse issues through their treatment/recovery journey
- Conducting interviews, further assessments and recommending appropriate recovery options or additional support services for clients
- Facilitating group sessions including one to ones and motivational interviewing
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records and following operational monitoring procedures
- Completing complex assessment forms catering specifically to the clients group including assessments of newly referred clients from the criminal justice sector
- Maintaining sustained engagement from clients in their recovery programme and developing excellent working links between services
- Providing screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, recovery planning and onward referral
- Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience working with vulnerable adults and managing a large caseload
- Significant experience in assessing clients’ needs within a drug and alcohol service and building appropriate support packages
- A recent enhanced DBS with adult’s workforce, preferably within the last year or willingness to obtain a new one
To apply for this excellent opportunity please email your updated CV to lcroix@venngroup.com or call 01908295000