Job Title: Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Specialism: Substance Misuse Services

Location: Stratford, UK

Salary: £23 per hour (Umbrella)

Type: Full‑time

Duration: 4 months (with potential extension)

Embrace this thrilling opportunity as a full-time Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, working 37.5 hours per week on a 4-month contract with the possibility of extension. Located in the vibrant Stratford area, you will be pivotal in supporting individuals through their recovery journey.

Perks and benefits:

- Flexibility (Locum job): Enjoy control over your schedule, helping you balance personal commitments with professional goals.
- Competitive pay: Receive a strong hourly rate of £23, supporting financial stability while building experience.
- Career expansion: Broaden your professional horizons within substance misuse recovery services.
- Burnout prevention: Maintain better work‑life balance compared to permanent high‑pressure roles.
- Networking opportunities: Build connections that can lead to future contracts and career progression.

What you will do:





- Deliver tailored support to individuals with substance misuse issues, focusing on drugs and alcohol recovery.
- Manage a energetic caseload, maintaining keyworking relationships with service users.
- Apply harm reduction and recovery models to support sustainable recovery goals.
- Facilitate both group and one-to-one sessions to provide structured support and education.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement recovery strategies.

Requirements / Person Specification:

- An up-to-date DBS check is mandatory
- Demonstrated experience in substance misuse (drug and alcohol services)
- Strong caseload management and keyworking skills
- Solid understanding of harm reduction and recovery models

Stratford is a dynamic and well‑connected area known for its cultural diversity, entertainment venues, and regeneration success. With attractions such as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Theatre Royal Stratford East, it offers a vibrant environment to live and work.

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