Interim Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse)

Interim Band 5 Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse) NHS Organisation | Community Drug & Alcohol Service

We are working in partnership with an NHS organisation to recruit a Band 5 Recovery Worker to support a specialist drug and alcohol service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, working with individuals experiencing substance misuse, particularly opiate dependency, within a structured and recovery-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage a full caseload of service users as a named key worker, supporting their recovery journey

· Carry out comprehensive assessments, develop care plans and coordinate onward referrals

· Deliver psycho-social interventions, including CBT-informed, solution-focused and motivational approaches

· Provide harm reduction advice and education, including safer drug use, safer sex and blood borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis A, B & C)

· Support individuals prescribed Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) and other treatment pathways

· Assist nurse prescribers during prescribing clinics and coordinate appointments and care

· Facilitate and deliver group work interventions to support engagement and recovery

· Deliver or support needle exchange services and wider harm minimisation initiatives

· Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies to meet safeguarding and mental health needs

· Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records and support service user involvement throughout care

Essential Requirements

· Proven experience working within a substance misuse/drug & alcohol service, particularly with opiate dependency

· Experience working within a structured treatment system, including OST pathways

· Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and interventions

· Experience managing a caseload and delivering structured interventions

· Ability to carry out assessments, risk management and recovery planning

· Confident delivering psycho-social interventions and group work

· Excellent communication skills and ability to engage hard-to-reach or complex clients

· Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment

If you are an experienced Recovery Worker looking for your next interim opportunity within the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

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