Employment Type
Permanent
Application Start Date
19-10-2026
Application End Date
25-10-2026
Location
Portsmouth
State/County
Hampshire
PO5 1JG
Work Style
On-site
Non-profit charitable organisations
Category
Position
Experience
Experience working with substance use and mental health client groups, knowledge of the impact of substance use, risk management skills and a trauma‑informed, compassionate approach.
Description
Substance Use Recovery Worker
Portsmouth Substance Use Services, The Recovery Hub
37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (with regular evening and occasional weekend working)
Permanent
Salary Scale: 22-26 ( £26,986 - £30,561 per annum)
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association.The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.
The Role
The successful candidate will have experience of working with substance use and mental health client groups, have an excellent knowledge of the impact of substance use on individuals, families and the wider community and be able to manage a client caseload safely and effectively. You will understand the impact of substance use and alcohol dependency and offer a range of interventions and support available to help people make their lives better.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and self‑aware individual who thrives on making a genuine difference. To succeed in this role, you will bring:
A Trauma‑Informed Approach: Empathy, patience, and compassion when supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviors.
Relationship & Risk Management Skills: The ability to balance robust risk management with authentic, trust‑based relationships with service users.
Person‑Centred Focus: A passion for supporting clients to identify and access the interventions that matter most to them.
Professional Standards: High self‑awareness and the ability to maintain strong professional boundaries at all times.
Adaptability & Accountability: Experience managing a client caseload safely, adaptably, and with safeguarding at the heart of everything you do.
The role will be primarily based at The Recovery Hub in Southsea, but the work will involve visiting clients in other services or in their own homes and working alongside key partner agencies.
What we can offer you
We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:
- A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
- Flexible working options
- Buying additional annual leave
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company cycle to work scheme
- Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
- Employer pension contributions via salary sacrifice
- Flexible working opportunities
- Counselling, financial, personal support, and health and well‑being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
Are you passionate about making a difference?
Are you passionate about making a difference?
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Substance Use Recovery Worker in Portsmouth employer: Society of St James
The Society of St James (SSJ) is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals across Hampshire. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, SSJ offers generous benefits such as flexible working options, comprehensive training, and support services, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow while making a difference in the community.
