Recovery Worker - Peterborough - Sanctuary Personal

Specialism:

Recovery Focused Harm Reduction

Location:

Peterborough, UK

Type:

3 months, Full-time

Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Recovery Worker in the heart of Peterborough, focusing on substance misuse. For just over three months, you'll be engaging with a dynamic team to support recovery processes. With a competitive hourly rate of £23.00 and full-time availability, you'll find it an enriching step in your career!

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time Opportunity: Dive into meaningful work with the security of a full-time position where you can make a tangible impact.
• Diverse Experience: Every day is an adventure in recovery work, providing you experiences that make a real difference.
• Professional Development: Enhance your expertise with chances to learn and develop new skills in a supportive environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Appreciate flexible work options that allow you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly.

What you will do:

• Manage and deliver recovery-focused harm reduction and psycho-social interventions tailored to individual needs
• Provide structured one-to-one support and facilitate group programmes designed to empower and inspire change
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk and safeguarding evaluationsEstablish strong partnership working skills through collaboration with external agencies and local partners
• Balance working autonomously with being a proactive member of a small, collaborative team
• Communicate effectively, motivating and inspiring service users to embrace and sustain change

Required Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in delivering recovery-focused harm reduction and psycho-social interventions
• Proficiency in managing caseloads with one-to-one and group programme support
• Competence in conducting essential assessments including risk and safeguarding
• Strong partnership and team working abilities
• Confident working independently and maintaining clear communication upskilling motivation

Peterborough isn't just a place of work; it's an inspiring city to live in! From stunning parks to a vibrant city centre, there is always something to do on your days off. Whether you're a local or considering relocating, you'll find a friendly community and rich history waiting to be explored. Make the most of this fantastic opportunity to grow your career while enjoying all that Peterborough has to offer.