Job Description
Homelessness Substance Misuse Recovery Worker - BrixtonPermanent£27,948Riverside is a group of complementary businesses driven by a clear social purpose, with a charitable housing association at its core. Established over 90 years ago, we have grown to become a leading provider of affordable housing, care and support services in England and Scotland. Today, we manage almost 56,000 homes across more than 160 local authorities, supporting over 90,000 people.Our vision is to transform lives and revitalise neighbourhoods by: Providing good quality, affordable homes Supporting households to increase their income through employment, money advice, and affordable warmth programmes Enabling people facing challenging circumstances to lead more resilient and independent lives Investing in communities through new homes, green spaces, and engagement initiatives We are seeking a Specialist Substance Misuse Worker to join our dedicated team in Acre Lane, Brixton.
You will work within an integrated framework, supporting homeless adults (18+) affected by drug and alcohol use.In this role, you will: Provide relapse prevention support Signpost and refer clients to relevant partner agencies for additional support Offer expert advice and deliver substance misuse awareness training to Riverside colleagues Deliver client-centred interventions within a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) framework, using both harm reduction and abstinence-base...