JOB-20240911-46972578

Recovery Worker

Specialism / Department: GPSC Substance Misuse / GP Shared Care
Location: Lewisham, UK
Salary / Pay Rate: £20 per hour
Contract Type: Locum / Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full-Time (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00)

Role Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Recovery Worker to join the substance misuse service in Lewisham, specialising in GP Shared Care. This ongoing full‑time locum role offers an attractive hourly rate of £20 and involves working across GP surgeries as well as the Forest Hill office.

You will support adults affected by drug and alcohol misuse, delivering evidence‑based interventions, supporting detox pathways, and promoting harm‑reduction strategies. This role is perfect for a committed and proactive professional with experience supporting Opiate Substitute Treatment (OST) clients and a passion for driving positive outcomes in the community.

Perks and Benefits

• Full-Time Stability: Monday–Friday schedule supporting work–life balance.
• Competitive Hourly Pay: £20 per hour, paid for every hour of your contribution.
• Variety of Work Settings: Split time between GP surgeries and the Forest Hill office.
• Professional Growth: Build your skills in specialist recovery environments.
• Networking Opportunities: Work closely with GPs, health professionals, and social care teams.

Key Responsibilities / What You Will Do

• Manage a caseload of adult service users, delivering structured, evidence‑based interventions.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, carers, social care professionals, and significant others.
• Support OST (Opiate Substitute Treatment) clients throughout their recovery journey.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records using systems such as SystmOne.
• Provide harm‑reduction advice and support tailored to individual needs.
• Work towards community and inpatient detox pathways, supporting rehabilitation processes.
• Set recovery goals and support service users to achieve safe, sustainable progress.

Requirements / Candidate Criteria

Essential

• Previous experience working in substance misuse services (drugs and alcohol).
• Strong experience supporting OST clients.
• Solid understanding of harm‑reduction approaches and recovery models.
• Excellent caseload management and communication skills.
• DBS registered on the Update Service.

Desirable

• Experience working in GP Shared Care environments.
• Familiarity with electronic systems such as SystmOne.
• Knowledge of local Lewisham treatment pathways and community resources.

Why Lewisham

Lewisham is a dynamic and culturally diverse borough offering a fantastic mix of vibrant community life, green spaces, and easy access to central London. With its buzzing markets, independent cafés, community events, and welcoming neighbourhoods, Lewisham provides a stimulating and supportive environment for both work and leisure. Whether you're exploring local restaurants, visiting parks, or enjoying the arts scene, Lewisham is an inspiring place to live and grow professionally.

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