Overview
Recovery Practitioner - Ilford
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals struggling with substance misuse? Do you have experience delivering person-centred care and evidence-based interventions? We are currently hiring a Recovery Practitioner in Ilford on a 3-month contract basis. Join our dedicated team and contribute to transforming lives through effective drug and alcohol recovery services.
Role
As a Recovery Practitioner, you will be vital in providing high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing substance misuse issues. Your primary focus will be to deliver tailored assessments, develop recovery and aftercare plans, and facilitate evidence-based psychosocial interventions both one-to-one and in group settings. Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies, you\'ll help clients reduce harm, improve wellbeing, and access essential educational and employment services.
Responsibilities
- Delivering low-threshold, tailored services that respond to individual needs.
- Facilitating group and one-to-one evidence-based psychosocial interventions.
- Providing harm reduction advice, including needle exchange, overdose prevention, and blood-borne virus education.
- Supporting clients to access educational, employment, health, and wellbeing services.
- Engaging with volunteers, peer mentors, and service users to promote active participation.
- Identifying risks and ensuring safeguarding policies are adhered to.
- Contributing to multi-disciplinary review meetings.
- Maintaining accurate case records using designated systems, in compliance with GDPR and organisational policies.
- Working flexibly across multiple sites as required.
Qualifications
- A passion for and understanding of working with substance misuse services or socially excluded groups.
- Proven ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in delivering assessments, care/support plans, and risk assessments.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and Digital Meeting Platforms.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and health and social care compliance.
- A relevant qualification: NVQ/QCF/RCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or a commitment to complete within one year of employment.
- Experience working with individuals with complex needs both on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
Benefits
- £250 Training Allowance
- Dedicated Specialist Consultant
- Work with thousands of clients nationwide
- Daily Payroll Runs
- Free Candidate Registrations
- Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes
- Sign-Up Bonus
- Free compliance checks
Salary / Pay Rate: Competitive; details available upon application.
Recovery Practitioner - Ilford employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
As a Tribunal & Mediation Officer with our local authority, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance remote work with occasional office attendance in the vibrant South East, while our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and collaboration with various stakeholders. Join us to contribute to vital casework and dispute resolution, all while enjoying competitive remuneration and the opportunity to enhance your expertise in SEND legislation.
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
