Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Apricus Resourcing are working with a private charity who are looking for a SM worker for an ongoing locum role within one of their teams based in Kensington/Chelsea. Your role will be based at a service that understands the impacts that drugs/alcohol can have, they are compassionate and help with a range of areas not just drug & alcohol. The service have a firm belief harm reduction is not about enabling drug use, it is pragmatic, non-judgmental and empowering. They offer a number of services including naxolone, overdose prevention centres, opioid substitutes, group sessions, 1-2-1’s & much more. Key Duties for the role include: * To carry out comprehensive substance use assessments * Formulate, monitor and review risk assessments and risk management plans * Develop person centred recovery plans * Deliver Group intervention sessions; * Deliver and support harm reduction interventions, including needle exchange and access to physical health care including BBV and health screening; The manager is looking for experienced candidates who are available to start fairly soon and have a proven track record of working within the drug and alcohol sector. You will also need: * Substance use knowledge; * Experience and knowledge of effective caseload management; * Demonstrable skills and knowledge in assessing risk presented by clients to themselves and others; * Knowledge of engagement and intervention strategies; * Harm reduction, suicide and self-harm aware; The position is based on an ongoing agency role working Monday – Friday 9-5 with a pay rate of up to £20.25 per hour with the potential for the role to go permanent in the future. Benefits you can expect from Apricus: * Free of charge fast tracked DBS disclosure certificate * Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required * Efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time * The most competitive rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else If you are interested and would like to apply please feel free to call the office directly as one of our dedicated consultants would be more than happy to run you through the full details of the role