Substance Misuse Practitioner
other jobs Morgan Hunt UK Limited
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- England,East Midlands,Derbyshire,Chesterfield
- Full Time, Temporary
- £21 per hour
Job Description:
Substance Misuse Recovery Worker Location: Derby (S41 7TH)
Pay Rate: £20-£21 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary (with potential extension)
Working Pattern: 4 days per week
Start Date: ASAP
OverviewWe are currently recruiting for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join a well-established service in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong multi-agency experience, particularly within probation, criminal justice, or homelessness services.
You will play a key role in supporting individuals with complex needs, helping them progress through their recovery journey while working collaboratively with partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities*Manage a caseload of service users with substance misuse needs
*Deliver structured key working sessions, recovery plans, and risk assessments
*Work closely with probation services and criminal justice agencies
*Support individuals transitioning from prison or probation into the community
*Make referrals to external services, including:*Mental health services
*Housing / homelessness support
*Domestic violence services
*Facilitate or support group interventions and workshops
*Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records (System 1 desirable)
Requirements*Experience within substance misuse or a related field
*Background in at least one of the following:*Probation / Criminal Justice
*Homelessness services
*Mental health
*Ability to manage complex caseloads and high-risk clients
*Strong communication and engagement skills
Interested?If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your updated CV.
Kind regards,
Faisal
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Pay Rate: £20-£21 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary (with potential extension)
Working Pattern: 4 days per week
Start Date: ASAP
OverviewWe are currently recruiting for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join a well-established service in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong multi-agency experience, particularly within probation, criminal justice, or homelessness services.
You will play a key role in supporting individuals with complex needs, helping them progress through their recovery journey while working collaboratively with partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities*Manage a caseload of service users with substance misuse needs
*Deliver structured key working sessions, recovery plans, and risk assessments
*Work closely with probation services and criminal justice agencies
*Support individuals transitioning from prison or probation into the community
*Make referrals to external services, including:*Mental health services
*Housing / homelessness support
*Domestic violence services
*Facilitate or support group interventions and workshops
*Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records (System 1 desirable)
Requirements*Experience within substance misuse or a related field
*Background in at least one of the following:*Probation / Criminal Justice
*Homelessness services
*Mental health
*Ability to manage complex caseloads and high-risk clients
*Strong communication and engagement skills
Interested?If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your updated CV.
Kind regards,
Faisal
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Job number 3635503
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Company Details:
Morgan Hunt UK Limited
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Morgan Hunt is a nationwide recruitment business with a quality-assured reputation for staffing solutions that result in placing talented people into ...