Recovery Coordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a highly established charity for a Recovery Coordinator to join their service in Hertfordshire. This is a full-time temporary position and we are looking to get someone started as soon as possible.
Location: Hertfordshire
Hours: 37.5 per week
Shifts: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
Daily duties:
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Manage a caseload of clients within a drug and alcohol recovery service
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Carrying out client assessments and co-ordinate a person-centred recovery plan to promote effective recovery including referrals to other community agencies
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Work with clinicians to facilitate prescribing, carrying out drug screening tests and spot tests as required
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Provide support and advice to service users, their families and potential service users about harm reduction
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Identify achievable goals and incorporate those within recovery plans, ensuring that clients are able to work through their plans successfully
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Liaising with pharmacies to generate prescriptions
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Carry out risk assessments and reviews with special attention to safeguarding concerns
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Facilitate client contact and communicate via telephone and online to encourage and ensure safe engagement in treatment
Essential Requirements:
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Previous experience within a similar Recovery-focussed role
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Knowledge of clients who have drug and alcohol issues and how to promote effective recovery
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An Enhanced DBS with the adults’ list checked within 1 year or the willingness to obtain one
To be considered for the excellent opportunity send your updated CV to Tia Hewitt at thewitt@venngroup.com or call on 01908 295000