Recovery Practitioner (Substance Misuse)

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

Recovery Practitioner (Substance Misuse)

Belmont Recruitment is seeking experienced Recovery Coordinators to join a respected private charity in Manchester on a contract basis.

You’ll engage, assess, and provide brief interventions to service users with substance misuse needs, collaborating with council staff, Rough Sleeper Initiative and Housing First Dual Diagnosis Practitioners, police, and homeless outreach workers.

Your role includes actively outreaching to homeless individuals, offering advice, information, advocacy, and support, and using a multidisciplinary approach to build trust and increase service engagement. You’ll manage a small caseload, keep service users informed of available services, involve them in developing recovery plans, and facilitate access to clinical, psychosocial, health, housing interventions, and other community services.

• Hourly Rate: £20
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract Duration: Minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of extension

Why Choose Belmont Recruitment?

• Free Compliance: We cover DBS and training costs.
• 24/7 Support: Available round the clock for you.
• Dedicated Consultant: Single point of contact for your convenience.
• Regular Updates: Stay informed with continuous communication.
• Referral Scheme: Earn rewards for successful referrals.

Belmont Recruitment offers various substance misuse contracts in the area, providing ample opportunities for professional growth.

Interested? Know Someone Who Might Be? Contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment for more information or to apply.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Job Info

• Job Title: Recovery Practitioner (Substance Misuse)