Substance Misuse Recovery Worker - Brief Intervention Duty Team Sanctuary Personal

Substance Misuse Recovery Worker – Brief Intervention Duty Team

Job Title: Substance Misuse Recovery Worker – Brief Intervention Duty Team

Specialism: Substance Misuse

Location: Coventry, UK

Salary: £22.00 per hour

Salary Type: Hourly

Job Type: Locum, Full Time

Contract Duration: Initial 3 Months (with potential for extension)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join the Brief Intervention Duty Team based in the heart of Coventry. This full-time locum role offers an attractive hourly rate of £22.00, working Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, with an initial three-month contract and the potential for ongoing work. Based at 1 Lamb Street, you will play a key role in supporting individuals affected by substance misuse, delivering high-quality brief interventions and recovery-focused support to help them achieve positive outcomes.

• Locum Job: Flexibility and variety that locum work provides, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance while gaining valuable experience across different services.
• Competitive Pay: Earn £22.00 per hour, rewarding your knowledge, skills, and commitment.
• Professional Development: Build your expertise in substance misuse services while enhancing your career through diverse clinical experience.
• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary professionals and expand your professional network within the healthcare sector.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £250 referral bonus when you successfully recommend a friend to join the team.

• Provide recovery-focused support to individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse, helping them achieve their personal recovery goals.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop tailored brief intervention plans based on individual needs.
• Deliver evidence-based brief interventions, harm reduction advice, and motivational support to encourage positive behavioural change.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, partner agencies, and community services to coordinate effective care and support.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records in accordance with organisational policies and professional standards.
• Facilitate group sessions, workshops, and educational activities that promote recovery, resilience, and healthy lifestyles.
• Monitor client progress, reviewing and adapting intervention plans to support sustained recovery outcomes.

• Previous experience working within substance misuse, drug and alcohol services, or a related support role.
• Knowledge of brief intervention techniques, recovery models, and harm reduction principles.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and caseload management skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• An enhanced DBS is desirable.