25 Substance Misuse Recovery Worker Jobs in England

Day Webster are currently recruiting for a Band 5 Recovery Worker to support HMP Isle of Wight.

The role is for those accessing treatment with alcohol or substance dependency, mainly opiate dependency.

Essential experience:

• Prior experience within a structured drug and alcohol treatment system.
• Working with those prescribed OST, alongside other prescribed interventions.
• You will offer PSI interventions and be well versed in harm reduction principles to reduce drug and alcohol related harm.
• Prison clearance is essential
• The role is Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm

Key responsinilities:

• Provide harm reduction advice, information, and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A, B and C and other blood borne infections
• Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of clients as the key worker.
• To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi-disciplinary colleagues where required, review care plans in a structured format and manage onward referral.
• To assist and support nurse prescribers during prescribing clinics.
• To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.
• To create and facilitate group work interventions.
• To provide a needle exchange service.
• Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.
• To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users' needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.
• Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery
• Encourage and work intensively with service users to support them move away from maintenance treatment where appropriate

What you need - Role requirements
1. Right to Work Document
2. DBS Certificate (Update service desirable)
3. 2 x Referee contact details
4. Relevant experience in Substance Misuse and Recovery Services

• Daily payroll
• Access to some of the UK's most sought-after roles
• Timesheet submissions via Mobile
• Specialist Industry expert as your dedicated Day Webster Agent available 24/7
• Industry leading fast-tracked compliance
• Free revalidation support
• UK leading referral programs
• Accommodation & Travel assistance
• Annual contributions for training and CPD courses
• Annual Loyalty reward programs
• Professional growth opportunities and continuous development support.
• Uncapped top tier Refer a friend" scheme.

About Day Webster Group

As one of the UK's largest healthcare recruitment agencies, Day Webster Group are not only about filling positions; we're about building careers and fostering a community of professionals dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Since 2009, Day Webster Group has stood out for our innovative approach, earning numerous awards, including placements on The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list and regional Best Companies to Work For. Recognised for our commitment to excellence and our deep appreciation for the vital roles our staff play, we support our team members at every step, offering opportunities for those looking for new challenges or aiming to make a significant impact in various healthcare settings.