At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals on their recovery journey in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.
- Company: Join a specialist drug and alcohol service making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make an impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and to engage with diverse communities.
- Why this job: Help others achieve positive change while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in substance misuse services and strong communication skills required.
Recovery Coordinator
Location: Croydon, CR0 1SH
Pay: £15/hr. + HP
Contract: Temporary / Ongoing
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Recovery Coordinator to join a specialist drug and alcohol service. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting service users throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong experience in substance misuse, recovery coordination, care planning and multi-agency working, who is passionate about helping individuals achieve positive and sustainable change.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a main care coordinator for an assigned caseload of service users.
- Complete screening, comprehensive assessments, asset mapping and recovery planning.
- Develop, review and coordinate personalised recovery plans.
- Provide 1-to-1 key work, POD and group work where required.
- Coordinate access to psychosocial, clinical, harm reduction and other appropriate interventions.
- Carry out risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
- Triage service users and make onward referrals to relevant treatment and community support agencies.
- Work closely with prescribing clinicians and other professionals to support treatment and recovery outcomes.
- Promote recovery, resilience, peer support and social reintegration.
- Support service users to access mutual aid, recovery groups and community resources.
- Work closely with health services, hospitals, GPs, mental health services and other partner agencies.
- Provide health education around harm minimisation, blood-borne viruses and overdose prevention.
- Support appropriate screening, including DBST, urine and saliva testing, following relevant training.
- Contribute to harm reduction initiatives, including needle exchange and Naloxone distribution.
- Maintain accurate and timely case records, reports and service data.
- Support the smooth running of the service, including duty cover and other operational tasks.
- Promote inclusive engagement with hard-to-reach and underrepresented communities.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong experience working within drug and alcohol/substance misuse services or a closely related field.
- Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and recovery-focused practice.
- Experience of screening, assessment, recovery planning and risk management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Experience of multi-agency and partnership working.
- Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise workload effectively.
- Good IT and record-keeping skills, with the ability to maintain accurate case records.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Ability to work collaboratively with service users, colleagues and external agencies.
- A flexible and proactive approach to service delivery.
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Recovery Coordinator in Croydon employer: Morgan Hunt UK Limited
Morgan Hunt UK Limited is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working model that allows employees to thrive both in the office and remotely. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community in Cambridgeshire. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in public service.
