Alcohol Recovery Worker Sanctuary Personal

Specialism: Criminal Justice – Recovery Worker
Location: Ilkeston, UK
Salary: £23 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full-Time (5 days per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Alcohol Recovery Worker within the Criminal Justice sector in Ilkeston. This ongoing full-time position offers £23 per hour
, working five days a week.

Working with Phoenix Futures
, you will manage an alcohol-focused caseload, delivering structured interventions and supporting individuals through their recovery journey. This role is ideal for an experienced professional ready to make a meaningful impact in the alcohol recovery field.

Full-Time Stability: Five days per week with consistent hours.

Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £23 per hour in a rewarding and impactful role.

Supportive Organisation: Be part of a respected national charity focused on meaningful recovery outcomes.

Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.

Locum Flexibility: Benefit from the variety and development opportunities locum work provides.

Manage a dedicated alcohol caseload, delivering structured one-to-one interventions.

Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and recovery plans.

Deliver brief interventions, relapse prevention strategies, harm reduction, and motivational support.

Monitor service user progress and review care plans in line with service standards.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, external agencies, and partner organisations.

Facilitate group sessions where required.

Maintain accurate case records in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements.

Safeguard vulnerable adults and elevate concerns appropriately.

Support service users with onward referrals relating to housing, health, and social support.

Previous experience managing an alcohol or substance misuse caseload.

Strong knowledge of recovery models and harm reduction approaches.

Experience completing structured assessments and care planning.

Ability to confidently manage risk and complex needs.

Excellent communication and case management skills.

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Located in the heart of Derbyshire, Ilkeston offers a welcoming community atmosphere with excellent local amenities and access to beautiful countryside. Its convenient location provides a comfortable lifestyle while maintaining strong links to surrounding towns and cities, making it an ideal place to live and work.

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