Job Title: Substance Misuse Recovery Coordinator
Specialism: Substance Misuse / Recovery Services
Location: Forest Hill, Lewisham, London
Type: Locum, Full-Time - 3 Months
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Perks and benefits
Locum flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility and variety of locum work, allowing you to tailor your career path and gain diverse experience.
Multidisciplinary teamwork: Work within a leading multidisciplinary team, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Professional growth: Benefit from opportunities to develop your skills and build your professional network.
Meaningful impact: Use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in people's lives.
Community engagement: Work with a dynamic service in Lewisham and support the wellbeing of a diverse local community.
What you will do
Manage a caseload of adult service users with substance use issues, including alcohol, non-opiates, and opiates, ensuring structured and personalised recovery plans are in place.
Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual recovery goals and plans.
Provide specialist substance misuse interventions and practical support to promote harm minimisation and safer substance use.
Collaborate with service users to identify and achieve personalised recovery goals, enhancing their skills and confidence to sustain recovery.
Liaise closely with GPs, social care professionals, health services, and other key partners to coordinate comprehensive care.
Advocate for positive health and wellbeing outcomes for all service users, contributing to a supportive and recovery-focused environment.
Work from the main office in Forest Hill and within GP Shared Care settings across Lewisham.
Why Lewisham?
Lewisham is a fantastic place to work and live. With its diverse and welcoming community, excellent transport links, and a variety of local amenities and green spaces, it offers a balanced lifestyle filled with culture and opportunity.
Join us in making a meaningful impact in this vibrant part of London.
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Substance Misuse Recovery Coordinator in Lewisham employer: Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Social Workers in the Children Looked After Team. Located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, employees benefit from competitive salaries, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. The company's commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to their community.
