Substance Misuse Practitioner

Flexible - choose your 3 working days from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

Start: ASAP

We're looking for an experienced

Substance Misuse Practitioner to join a supportive team in Wolverhampton on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an office-based role supporting individuals affected by substance misuse, helping them make positive changes, access appropriate services and work towards recovery.

• Providing one-to-one support to individuals experiencing substance misuse
• Completing assessments and identifying individual support needs
• Developing and reviewing support plans
• Supporting individuals to work towards recovery and positive outcomes
• Signposting and referring to appropriate services
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case records
• Working closely with other professionals and support services

• Previous experience working within

substance misuse services is essential

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and those with complex needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A non-judgemental and person-centred approach
• Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

A valid DBS is required

This is a

3-day-per-week position, 9am-5pm
, with the flexibility to choose your own working days from

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
.

Fixed-term maternity cover contract with an ASAP start.