Recovery Worker

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