Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

About the role: Act as main care coordinator overseeing assigned groups of service users, providing: screening; asset mapping; comprehensive assessments; recovery planning (using motivational interviewing techniques) and reviews of care Carry out comprehensive service user assessments, including asset mapping of community resources and develop individual recovery plans that clearly identify how achieving each goal will enable progression in addressing substance use and re/integrating into the community. Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups/pods. Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitator/s after groups/pods have taken place. About you: Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field. Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behavior. Experience of Motivational Interviewing and Psycho Social Interventions. Ability to identify the specific needs of groups. Understanding of evidence based interventions in a group work setting. Qualification in counselling, group-work or equivalent. Experience of working with psychological trauma Excellent time management skills, and an ability to work on own initiative, prioritising accordingly. Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users. Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and groups in a way that is easily understood. The ability to work collaboratively with others (internally and externally).