Substance Misuse Recovery worker Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Specialism: Substance Misuse Recovery

Location: Leeds, UK

Salary: £23.00 Hourly

Contract: Full-Time Locum – 2 Months

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker in the vibrant city of Leeds on a 2-month full-time locum block booking. You will earn a rewarding £23.00 per hour while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey. This role offers the chance to bring fresh perspectives and innovative engagement strategies within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to explore new roles and challenges while gaining diverse experience.
• Competitive Pay: Earn an attractive hourly rate while enhancing your professional expertise.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with professionals from varied backgrounds, expanding your career prospects.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from greater flexibility to manage your schedule effectively.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities to strengthen your skills within substance misuse recovery services.

• Support service users from initial assessment through to sustained recovery, delivering psychosocial interventions and structured recovery plans.
• Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm while promoting resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships to provide tailored, person-centred care packages.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and community services to ensure holistic support.
• Conduct risk assessments and coordinate onward referrals to appropriate treatment and support services.
• Implement harm reduction strategies and deliver health education, including overdose prevention awareness.

Leeds is an exciting and culturally rich city, offering a vibrant arts scene, excellent shopping, diverse dining options, and beautiful green spaces. It’s not only a great place to advance your career but also a lively and welcoming community to enjoy outside of work.

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