Location: Merton
Contract: Temporary – 3 Months Initially (With Likely Extension)
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Pay Rate: £23 P/H Umbrella Ltd (£20.59 P/H PAYE Inclusive/£18.37 P/H PAYE Exclusive)
Organisational Values
Care • Be Human • Do the Right Thing
The Opportunity
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an established and highly respected charity organisation specialising in substance misuse and recovery services across the UK. With decades of experience supporting vulnerable individuals and communities, the organisation is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and promoting long-term recovery outcomes.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Recovery Practitioner to join a dedicated substance misuse team supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency. This role will involve managing a caseload of service users, delivering evidence-based interventions, conducting assessments and promoting recovery-focused outcomes through tailored support plans.
The successful candidate will have previous experience within substance misuse services and be confident working independently as a Recovery Practitioner while managing a varied and demanding caseload (Opiate/Non-Opiate/Mixed/Alcohol).
Key Responsibilities of a Recovery Practitioner
Managing a caseload of substance misuse service users
Completing comprehensive assessments and risk assessments
Delivering structured psychosocial interventions and recovery plans
Providing one-to-one key working and support sessions
Delivering harm reduction advice and recovery-focused interventions
Supporting service users with health, wellbeing and social inclusion
Maintaining accurate and timely case management records
Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies
Promoting safeguarding and adhering to all compliance proceduresEssential Requirements of a Recovery Practitioner
Minimum 2 years’ experience working within substance misuse services
Experience working as a Recovery Practitioner
Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management
Experience managing complex caseloads and delivering interventions
Excellent communication, organisation and case recording skills
Enhanced Adults & Children DBS (within 12 months or registered on Update Service)
Valid Right to Work documentation
Satisfactory employment references Why Work With Service Care Solutions as a Recovery Practitioner?
Four weekly payroll runs
Competitive pay rates
£250 training allowance
Dedicated specialist substance misuse consultant
Single point of contact throughout your placement
Referral bonus schemes available
PAYE and Ltd payment options
Access to nationwide substance misuse opportunities
Free fast-track DBS processing availableHow to apply for this Recovery Practitioner role?
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above requirements, please apply today or contact the Substance Misuse Division at Service Care Solutions for further information
Salary description
£23.00 - £23.00 per hour