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Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading charitable organisation who are looking for an experienced Substance Misuse Worker to join their team based in an Integrated Young Peoples Substance Misuse service in Lewisham for a rolling contract role.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in providing support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance misuse. Your commitment to fostering positive change will be the cornerstone of your daily activities, as you work collaboratively with service users to develop tailored recovery plans. Your empathetic nature and resilience will shine through as you assist in facilitating group work sessions and one-to-one support, empowering individuals on their journey to recovery. You’ll be working with young people under the ages of 25 in hubs, schools and other relevant services. You will also have a small caseload of up to 25 people max.

The charity is seeking a candidate with a proven track record in the substance misuse sector. A sound understanding of the challenges faced by those affected by drug and alcohol issues is essential. Your ability to engage effectively with service users, coupled with your strong communication skills, will be key to your success in this role.

Required Skills and Experience

* Experience formulating and updating care plans

* Experience working within drug and alcohol services or a similar support role.

* Competence in managing caseloads and delivering structured interventions.

* To improve outcomes for children, parents/carers and families of services users by reducing the impact of drug and alcohol related harm on family life and promote positive family involvement in recovery

* Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and utilising IT systems.

* A non-judgmental approach, respecting the diversity and individual needs of service users.

* The charity offers continuous professional development, ensuring that your skills remain at the forefront of the sector. Additionally, you will benefit from a supportive workplace culture that promotes work-life balance and employee well-being.

The working hours for the role are Mon-Fri 9-5 with a pay rate of between £18.88 - £20.01 per hour. The role is based on a rolling contract basis but there is a high chance the role will be turned permanent in the future.

Benefits of working with Apricus Resourcing

* Free of charge fast tracked DBS disclosure certificate

* Out of hours service/support

* Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required

* Efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time

* The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else

* Leading Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus

If you feel that you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please apply or feel free to contact the office directly and speak to a consultant who can run you through the finer details