Substance Use Recovery Worker
Hereford
10/02/2025 – 2 months initially
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm, 37 hrs/week
Effective case management of service users with substance use issues
Carry out comprehensive substance use assessments including assessment of personal strengths and identification of any risk factors
Formulate, monitor and review risk assessments and risk management plans that effectively safeguard and protect service users and families/carers from harm
Develop person centred recovery plans using a strengths-based approach in partnership with service users and others involved in their support network
Deliver and support harm reduction interventions, including needle exchange and access to physical health care including BBV and health screening
Delivery of psychosocial treatment interventions in groups and on a 1:2:1 basis
Supporting service users to access clinical interventions where required including engaging in clinical reviews
Ensuring access to Recovery Support interventions including onward referrals
Completing urine testing and dry blood spot testing following appropriate infection control procedures
Maintain a high-level belief in our service user's capacity to change and model a non-judgemental approach
Work with statutory and non-statutory agencies to meet needs
Communicate with partner agencies e.g. GPs, Safeguarding, Criminal Justice Partners
Maintain a high standard of case notes and prepare and present narrative reports as required
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and other service meetings Requirements
UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
Experience of working in substance use services is essential
Experience holding a caseload of clients, completing assessments, risk management plans and care plans
Experience delivering substance misuse interventions
Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services in an equal opportunities employer.
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call (phone number removed) mobile (phone number removed)