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Recovery Worker - Opiates - Lewisham

Temporary

Job Title: Opiate Recovery Worker
Location: Lewisham, London
Contract: Full-time / Locum
Sector: Substance Misuse – Community Service

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an Opiate Recovery Worker to join a community-based Substance Misuse service in Lewisham . This is an immediate start opportunity , working with individuals affected by opiate dependency to support their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of service users with opiate dependency

  • Complete comprehensive assessments and develop tailored recovery plans

  • Deliver structured one-to-one interventions and harm reduction advice

  • Support service users through treatment, including prescribing pathways where appropriate

  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records

Requirements

  • Previous experience working within substance misuse services , particularly with opiate caseloads

  • Strong understanding of harm reduction and recovery-focused approaches

  • Excellent communication and caseload management skills

  • Ability to work both independently and within a team

Essential

  • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

  • Availability for an immediate start

Why Apply?

  • Immediate start opportunity

  • Work within a well-established community service

  • Make a meaningful impact supporting individuals in recovery

If you are interested in this role, please apply today or get in touch for further information.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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