Recovery Navigator — Substance Misuse (Homeless Outreach)

Adult Social Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused recruitment agency is seeking a Recovery Practitioner (Substance Misuse) in Manchester. The role involves engaging with service users, assessing their needs, and providing essential support. You will collaborate with other professionals to enhance service engagement and help develop recovery plans for homeless individuals facing substance misuse challenges. This contract role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Free compliance checks

24/7 support

Dedicated consultant

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse support or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage and assess service users with substance misuse needs.
• Provide brief interventions and support.
• Manage a small caseload and develop recovery plans.

Skills

Engagement and assessment

Outreach to homeless individuals

Advocacy and support

Multidisciplinary approach

Job description

A community-focused recruitment agency is seeking a Recovery Practitioner (Substance Misuse) in Manchester. The role involves engaging with service users, assessing their needs, and providing essential support. You will collaborate with other professionals to enhance service engagement and help develop recovery plans for homeless individuals facing substance misuse challenges. This contract role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.