Recovery Practitioner

Job Title: Recovery Practitioner
Location: Merton
Contract: Temporary – 3 Months Initially (With Likely Extension)
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Pay Rate: £23 P/H Umbrella Ltd (£20.59 P/H PAYE Inclusive/£18.37 P/H PAYE Exclusive)

Organisational Values
Care • Be Human • Do the Right Thing

The Opportunity
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an established and highly respected charity organisation specialising in substance misuse and recovery services across the UK. With decades of experience supporting vulnerable individuals and communities, the organisation is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and promoting long-term recovery outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Recovery Practitioner to join a dedicated substance misuse team supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency. This role will involve managing a caseload of service users, delivering evidence-based interventions, conducting assessments and promoting recovery-focused outcomes through tailored support plans.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within substance misuse services and be confident working independently as a Recovery Practitioner while managing a varied and demanding caseload (Opiate/Non-Opiate/Mixed/Alcohol).

Key Responsibilities of a Recovery Practitioner

• Managing a caseload of substance misuse service users
• Completing comprehensive assessments and risk assessments
• Delivering structured psychosocial interventions and recovery plans
• Providing one-to-one key working and support sessions
• Delivering harm reduction advice and recovery-focused interventions
• Supporting service users with health, wellbeing and social inclusion
• Maintaining accurate and timely case management records
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies
• Promoting safeguarding and adhering to all compliance procedures

Essential Requirements of a Recovery Practitioner

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within substance misuse services
• Experience working as a Recovery Practitioner
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management
• Experience managing complex caseloads and delivering interventions
• Excellent communication, organisation and case recording skills
• Enhanced Adults & Children DBS (within 12 months or registered on Update Service)
• Valid Right to Work documentation
• Satisfactory employment references 

Why Work With Service Care Solutions as a Recovery Practitioner?

• Four weekly payroll runs
• Competitive pay rates
• £250 training allowance
• Dedicated specialist substance misuse consultant
• Single point of contact throughout your placement
• Referral bonus schemes available
• PAYE and Ltd payment options
• Access to nationwide substance misuse opportunities
• Free fast-track DBS processing available

How to apply for this Recovery Practitioner role?
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above requirements, please apply today or contact the Substance Misuse Division at Service Care Solutions for further information.