Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Belmont Recruitment is seeking experienced Substance Misuse Coordinators to join a respected private charity in Newcastle on a contract basis. You'll engage, assess, and provide brief interventions to service users with substance misuse needs, collaborating with council staff, Rough Sleeper Initiative and Housing First Dual Diagnosis Practitioners, police, and homeless outreach workers. Your role includes actively outreaching to homeless individuals, offering advice, information, advocacy, and support, and using a multidisciplinary approach to build trust and increase service engagement. You'll manage a small caseload, keep service users informed of available services, involve them in developing recovery plans, and facilitate access to clinical, psychosocial, health, housing interventions, and other community services Role Details: * Hourly Rate: £20 * Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday * Contract Duration: Minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of extension Why Choose Belmont Recruitment? * Free Compliance: We cover DBS and training costs. * 24/7 Support: Available round the clock for you. * Dedicated Consultant: Single point of contact for your convenience. * Regular Updates: Stay informed with continuous communication. * Referral Scheme: Earn rewards for successful referrals. Belmont Recruitment offers various substance misuse contracts in the area, providing ample opportunities for professional growth. Interested? Know Someone Who Might Be? Contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment for more information or to apply. Looking forward to hearing from you