Overview
Recovery Practitioner - Opiates – Newham
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you have experience working in substance misuse or mental health fields? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Practitioner - Opiates to join our dynamic team in Newham. This is a contract role lasting 3 months, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to recovery journeys and support individuals in overcoming substance misuse challenges.
Responsibilities
- Act as main care coordinator, overseeing individual recovery journeys, including screening, assessment, and care planning
- Deliver comprehensive assessments and asset mapping, identifying community resources
- Develop and review personalised recovery plans using motivational interviewing techniques
- Support service users with social reintegration and access to peer and mutual aid groups
- Coordinate interventions such as psycho-social support, harm minimisation, and clinical treatments
- Support prescribed substitution regimes in collaboration with clinicians
- Conduct risk assessments and manage safeguarding procedures
- Promote health education on harm reduction, overdose prevention, and blood-borne viruses
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with confidentiality protocols
- Participate in contributing to a supportive, inclusive, and outcome-focused service environment
Requirements
- Proven experience in substance misuse or related health care roles, especially with opiate users
- Sound knowledge of drug and alcohol issues and multi-agency working
- Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills
- Ability to work independently and within team environments
- Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality
- Ability to engage hard-to-reach and marginalised populations effectively
What We Offer
- Competitive pay rate (please enquire for details)
- £250 Training Allowance
- Dedicated Specialist Consultant for ongoing support
- Work with a nationwide network of clients
- Daily payroll runs ensuring timely payments
- Free candidate registration process
- Referral and Loyalty Bonus schemes
- Sign-up bonus
- Free compliance checks to support your professional development
Recovery Practitioner - Opiates - Newham employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
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Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
