Want to develop a career working in substance use treatment? Then come to work with our dedicated team, committed to supporting a change in the lives of those using drugs and alcohol. We have two exciting opportunities at Derbyshire Recovery Partnership Drug and Alcohol service for someone who is passionate about a career as a Drug and Alcohol Practitioner.
The Role
The role will be based primarily at our site in Ripley with some outreach working from other sites. Working 37.5 hours per week Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm on a permanent contract.
We are looking for a Drug and Alcohol Practitioner to join our Amber Valley team, managing a caseload of service users presenting with drug and alcohol issues. The role will involve offering a range of harm reduction interventions and structured key working, helping engage service users in a care‑planned and recovery‑focussed way to attain improved health outcomes and achieve their personalised treatment goals.
This will involve you effectively organising and delivering 1‑2‑1 care‑planned support and facilitating group work sessions as required, using appropriate models, interventions and approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of service users. Furthermore, you will support them in their individual, person‑centred journey to build recovery capital by partnership working with other support agencies and local projects. You will work closely with specialist teams within our service, including recovery connectors, employment workers, rehab workers, counsellors and clinical colleagues. Full role training and shadowing opportunities will be included as part of your induction.
The Location
This role is based at our Ripley Office with outreach working from other sites. This versatile team is knowledgeable and supportive, with a wealth of experience to impart.
About You
We are keen to hear from anyone with experience of working within the field of drug and alcohol use, and/or has lived experience, or from someone who may not have experience with drugs/alcohol but is very motivated and passionate about recovery and supporting others.
We welcome applications from individuals that have good communication skills, both written and verbal, are highly motivated, can use their own initiative, and have good organisational and diary management skills. Administrative skills are also vital for this role to maintain good record keeping, with a keen eye for data detail. As this role is predominantly outreach based, we require candidates to have a driving licence with access to a vehicle for work and be confident working independently.
Your Rewards
* Starting salary of £26,298 with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,000 per annum (pro rata)
* 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
* Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
* Support through occupational sick pay, eye‑care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
* Continuous training and career development via our dedicated learning management system
* Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
* Staff have access to NHS‑related training and opportunities to apply for discounts such as Blue Light
* A rewarding role with the opportunity to help support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better
* We’ll ensure you get all the training and support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team
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