Recovery Practitioner - Merton
Posted 2 weeks ago by Morgan Hunt Recruitment
£24 Per hour
Undetermined
Onsite
London
Summary: The Recovery Practitioner role at a substance misuse charity in Merton involves assisting clients with their recovery journey, advocating for partnership services, and facilitating group sessions. This position is ideal for individuals with personal experience in substance misuse who are looking to grow professionally within a supportive organization. The role requires on-site work from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, on a rolling temporary contract. Candidates should have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and best practices in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting clients when they first join the programme and identifying the best course of action for their recovery
- Minimising the harm that drugs and alcohol do to clients and the larger community
- Acting as an advocate for partnership services
- Assisting service users with their social (re)integration to encourage self-determination, resilience, and recovery
- Facilitating group sessions to provide structured information at different phases of recovery
Key Skills:
- Thorough awareness of substance misuse issues or previous experience in a related field
- Solid working understanding of drug and alcohol services, interventions, and best practices
- Capacity to manage change while prioritising the interests of service users
- Recognition of the significance of information governance procedures and adherence to safety measures
Salary (Rate): £24
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other