Recovery Practitioner - Greenwich

Recovery Practitioner - Greenwich

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing substance misuse challenges? We are seeking a dedicated Recovery Practitioner to join our team in Greenwich on a 2-week contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality drug and alcohol services, helping service users towards recovery and better health outcomes.

Recovery Practitioner - Greenwich Responsibilities

As a Recovery Practitioner - Greenwich, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Delivering person-centred, low-threshold services tailored to the diverse needs of service users and their significant others
• Managing a caseload and conducting assessments, evidence-based interventions, recovery planning, and aftercare
• Providing psychosocial one-to-one and group interventions, including harm reduction advice, overdose prevention, blood-borne virus education, and needle & syringe programmes
• Supporting individuals to access education, employment, and health and wellbeing activities
• Enabling peer mentors, volunteers, and service user representatives to actively participate in services
• Identifying risks and taking appropriate safeguarding actions in line with organisational policies
• Participating in multi-disciplinary review meetings and maintaining accurate, timely records using designated case management systems
• Working flexibly across multiple sites and peripathetically when required

Candidate Requirements for the Recovery Practitioner - Greenwich Role

The successful Recovery Practitioner - Greenwich will possess:

• Passion and understanding of working with substance misuse or socially excluded groups
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong teamworking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience delivering services to individuals with complex needs, including assessments and care planning
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management systems (Nebula, System One, or Theseus), and digital platforms
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and regulatory requirements, including CQC standards, GDPR, and health and social care regulations
• NVQ/QCF/RCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or a commitment to complete this within one year

Recovery Practitioner - Greenwich Benefits

We offer a range of benefits for the Recovery Practitioner - Greenwich role, including:

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant support
• Work with 1000s of clients nationwide
• Daily payroll runs
• Free candidate registration
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign-up bonus
• Free compliance checks

Salary / Pay Rate: Competitive daily rate—please contact us for specific details.